Melbourne Stars sign England's Overton twins for BBL season

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The Melbourne Stars have signed twin brothers Craig and Jamie Overton for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The twins, both English cricketers, will play together for the first time in a significant period after being on opposing sides since Jamie departed from Somerset. Craig and Jamie had been county cricket rivals following Jamie's exit from the county where they once played as teammates. The signing reunites the brothers on the same team in Australian domestic cricket.

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