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England cricketers revealed as ambassadors for Wincanton
England and Somerset cricketers Craig (left) and Jamie Overton have been unveiled as Wincanton ambassadors for 2020Credit: Alex Davidson (Getty Images)
England cricket internationals Craig and Jamie Overton have been announced as Wincanton racecourse ambassadors for 2020.
The twin brothers, who have played for Somerset since 2012, are enthusiastic followers of racing and regularly visit the racecourse.
They are the first ever non-racing ambassadors for Wincanton and their interests in the sport have been fuelled by their close relationship to Harry Derham, assistant trainer to Paul Nicholls.
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