After announcing himself in the Test arena for the Proteas, Duanne Olivier has effectively called it quits on his international career by signing a Kolpak deal.
Yorkshire announced yesterday that Olivier signed an initial three-year contract, subject to clearance through Kolpak regulations.
It means that Olivier will join the likes of Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, who chose the security of a long-term overseas deal instead of trying to play for South Africa.
“I came over to the UK last year (at Derbyshire), and thoroughly enjoyed my time playing county cricket. I have since realised I could happily base myself there for the foreseeable future,” Olivier said in a club statement.
“I was originally looking to come back as an overseas player, but when I got a long-term offer from Yorkshire, I knew that signing for the club would be the best option for both myself and my family.
“I am a bowler that wants to keep pushing myself to see how far I can go, and as I enter my prime, I want to be in the best possible situation to grow.
"Another big reason was the longevity of my career.”
Olivier was the Man of the Series against Pakistan, taking 24 wickets in the three Tests.