Duanne Olivier ruled out of Test series Against England due to grade 2 hip flexor muscle tear

ENG vs SA | South Africa has suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming Test series against England. Fast bowler Duane Olivier has been ruled out of the entire series due to a hip injury. Olivier, 30, suffered the injury during South Africa's four-day match against England Lions at Canterbury. The first match between South Africa and England is to be played at Lord's from August 17.

South Africa is yet to announce Olivier's replacement. Olivier's injury is certainly a matter of great concern for South Africa as their leading fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is already suffering from an ankle injury.

South Africa's team doctor Hashendra Ramji said that Duane suffered the injury on the third day of the four-day match. After clinical evaluation, he was referred for an MRI scan, which revealed a grade 2 injury.

"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 begin his rehabilitation with the Gauteng Central Lions medical team," the doctor said.

South Africa Test squad against England: Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Ervie, Marco Jensen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Enrique Nortje, Keegan Pietersen, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Richelton, Lutho Sipmala, Rassi van der Doosan, Kyle Verne, Khaya Zondo, Glenton Sturman.