Olivier released from South Africa squad

Fast bowler Duanne Olivier has been released from South Africa's Test squad ahead of the third Test against New Zealand, which starts on March 25 in Hamilton. The move left South Africa with only Wayne Parnell as back-up to the quicks - Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander, and Morne Morkel. Chris Morris had been released from the squad midway through the second Test in Wellington.

South Africa's spin department, however, has been bolstered by the addition of offspinner Dane Piedt, who joined the squad last weekend.

Olivier, 24, made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg in January this year, claiming match figures of 5 for 57 in South Africa's innings victory. Olivier will now have to wait until at least July, when South Africa tour England, to add to his maiden Test cap.