Pietersen understands Olivier’s decision
Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen

Pietersen understands Olivier’s decision

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has vehemently supported Proteas fast bowler Duanne Olivier’s decision to effectively exchange an international career for a three-year stint with Yorkshire in county cricket. (more…)

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Kolpak conundrum: Did Olivier time it just right?
Duanne Olivier celebrates a wicket

Kolpak conundrum: Did Olivier time it just right?

With Brexit threatening to end the opportunity for cricketers to sign Kolpak deals that allow them access to lucrative county contracts (and invaluable playing opportunities), Duanne Olivier’s timing appears to be just right.

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Faf: Olivier was our best bowler
Duanne Olivier and Faf du PlessisOlivier

Faf: Olivier was our best bowler

Faf du Plessis said that Duanne Olivier was the Proteas’ best bowler on day three, which saw them seal the series against Bangladesh 2-0 with an innings and a  254-run win in Bloemfontein.  (more…)

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Olivier eager for pacy wicket
Duanne Olivier

Olivier eager for pacy wicket

Duanne Olivier, now one the Proteas’ senior strike bowlers in the absence of Morne Morkel, is relishing the prospect of a pacy wicket in the second Test in Bloemfontein. (more…)

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