Durham have signed South Africa tempo bowler Duanne Olivier for the remainder of the County Championship season.
The 33-year-old will substitute West Indies quick Kemar Roach, who took 9 wickets in three matches earlier than a pulled hamstring within the draw in opposition to Middlesex ended his keep.
Olivier performed the final of his 16 Take a look at matches in opposition to New Zealand in early 2024 and is an skilled campaigner in England having taken 106 first-class wickets from 32 matches in spells with Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
“I’ve all the time loved taking part in in England, and the problem of county cricket is one thing I’ve lengthy appreciated,” Olivier told the Durham club website., external
“I have been following the primary few weeks of the County Championship and I am excited to hitch the blokes, contribute, and get caught in.”
Olivier, who has taken 578 first-class wickets at a median of 23.84, was attributable to transfer to Duham within the second half of the season however Roach’s harm has now introduced that ahead.
Durham are presently high of Division Two after profitable two and drawing two of their first 4 red-ball video games.
They journey to New Street to tackle Worcestershire of their subsequent match beginning on Friday.
