Duanne Olivier, born on May 9, 1992, is a South African cricketer representing both the national team and the Knights cricket team in domestic competitions. Renowned for his right-arm fast-medium bowling, Olivier is a formidable presence on the field.
Duanne Olivier Family
| Father | Mr. Olivier |
| Mother | Mrs. Olivier |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Wife | Casey Olivier |
Duanne Olivier Career
In February 2019, Duanne Olivier inked a Kolpak deal to join Yorkshire County Cricket Club in England, rendering him ineligible to play for South Africa during his contract. Despite this, Olivier expressed aspirations to represent the England cricket team in the future. When the Kolpak agreement concluded in 2021 due to Brexit, Olivier continued as an overseas player for Yorkshire and was subsequently picked for South Africa’s Test squad for their series against India.
Olivier’s cricketing prowess was evident early on, as he emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the 2016–17 Sunfoil Series with 52 dismissals. His outstanding performance earned him the title of First-class Cricketer of the Season at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards in May 2017. Additionally, he was named in Jo’burg Giants’ squad for the inaugural T20 Global League in August 2017, which unfortunately got postponed and later canceled.
Further showcasing his talent, Olivier joined Jozi Stars’ squad for the debut edition of the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament in October 2018, and later topped the wicket-taking charts for Knights in the 2018–19 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series.
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Olivier’s achievements continued to mount, as he reached the milestone of 400 first-class wickets while playing for Yorkshire against Leeds/Bradford MCCU in March 2019. He remained in the limelight, being named in various squads such as Jozi Stars for the 2019 Mzansi Super League and Jaffna Stallions for the inaugural Lanka Premier League in October 2020.
In April 2021, Olivier was included in Gauteng’s squad for the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa. His international career with South Africa began in January 2017, replacing Kyle Abbott in the Test squad against Sri Lanka. Olivier marked his Test debut on January 12, 2017, against Sri Lanka and impressed with his performance, including a memorable five-wicket haul in December 2018 during South Africa’s Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at Centurion Park. He continued to excel, amassing 24 wickets across three Tests against Pakistan and earning the player of the series title. Olivier expanded his repertoire by making his ODI debut for South Africa against Pakistan on January 19, 2019.
Duanne Olivier Family FAQs
1- Who is the father of Duanne Olivier?
Mr. Olivier is the father of Duanne Olivier.
2- Who is the mother of Duanne Olivier?
Mrs. Olivier is the mother of Duanne Olivier.