Proteas fast bowler Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the three-match test series against England due to a grade 2 right hip flexor muscle tear. Olivier sustained the injury during the four-day tour match against England Lions at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence in Canterbury.
Proteas team doctor, Dr Hashendra Ramjee explained: “Duanne presented with significant discomfort involving his right hip flexor muscle at the close of play on day three of the four-day tour match. After clinical assessment, he was referred for an MRI scan which revealed a grade 2 tear involving the right pectineus muscle.
“Due to the extent of the injury, he has been ruled out of the three-match test series against England and will return home where he will commence his rehabilitation with the Gauteng Central Lions medical team.”
No replacement has been named.