The 26-year-old seamer was recently named as the player of the series during the three-Test against Pakistan, and also played the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, has penned a deal with Yorkshire in England.

Olivier, who is ranked 19th on the ICC’s rankings for Test bowlers, has signed a Kolpak deal which means that he will no longer be considered for international duty for South Africa.

Yorkshire cricket announced this news via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon.

Olivier has returned to the Knights for the remainder of their Momentum One-Day Cup campaign, however, he has sustained an ankle niggle during the series against Sri Lanka.

He will be seeing a doctor on Tuesday to determine if he will be available for the domestic 50-over competition.

Yorkshire confirmed that Olivier will link up with the team in Potchefstroom next month.

"Olivier will link up with his new team-mates for the first time during the fortnight-long pre-season tour to Potchefstroom early next month."

BREAKING: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the signing of fast bowler Duanne Olivier, who will join the club ahead of the 2019 campaign, subject to clearance through Kolpak regulations.#YourYorkshire

— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) February 26, 2019

@MorganPiek OFM Sport