South Africa seamer Olivier out of England test series
– - South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the three-match test series against England after injuring his hamstring in the warm-up defeat to the England Lions this week.
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Mixed emotions for Cheika after Argentina thump Australia
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South Africa seamer Duanne Olivier out of England Test series
"Duanne presented with significant discomfort involving his right hip flexor muscle. After clinical assessment, he was referred for an MRI scan, which revealed a grade 2 tear involving the right pectineus muscle," team doctor Hashendra Ramjee said in a media release from Cricket South Africa.
England vs South Africa: Proteas Pacer Duanne Olivier Ruled Out Of 3-Match Test Series
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday confirmed that pacer Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against England, beginning August 17. He has been ruled out due to a grade 2 right hip flexor muscle tear. Olivier had sustained the injury during the four-day tour match against England Lions at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence in Canterbury.
Proteas speedster ruled out with injury ahead of 1st England Test
The Proteas have been dealt a blow by losing seamer Duanne Olivier to injury ahead of he first Test against England on Wednesday.
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Players fully support coach Foster, says All Blacks' Savea
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