Olivier gets maiden ODI call-up to South Africa squad

Pacer Dale Steyn and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock have been rested

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Pacer Duanne Olivier and opener Aiden Markram have been added to South Africa’s squad for the first two ODIs against Pakistan.

Cricket South Africa announced the decision on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s opener at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Olivier was the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas during their recently concluded three-match Test series whitewash against Pakistan. He also bagged the award for the player of the series.

Veteran pacer Dale Steyn and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock have been rested for the first couple of matches.

Squad

Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Duanne Olivier, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen.