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Oliver, Ngidi added to SA squad in Steyn’s absence

Oliver made his Test debut in 2016-17 and has played five Tests against Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh; Ngidi is yet to make his Test or ODI debut, but has played 3 T20Is.

PTI
Cape Town 08 January, 2018 23:50 IST

Oliver made his Test debut in 2016-17 and has played five Tests against Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh.   -  FACEBOOK/KNIGHTS CRICKET

PTI
Cape Town 08 January, 2018 23:50 IST

South Africa have added fast bowlers Duanne Oliver and Lungi Ngidi for the second Test against India beginning January 13 at Centurion.

They have been brought as dual replacement for the injured Dale Steyn.

Oliver made his Test debut in 2016-17 and has played five Tests against Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh.

Ngidi is yet to make his Test or ODI debut, but has played 3 T20Is.

South Africa won the opening Test against India by 72 runs.

Squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Deal Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyne, Quinton de Kock (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Andile Phehlukwayo, Duanne Oliver, Lungi Ngidi.

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