Burgeoning pace stocks point to future for pitch perfect South Africa


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - South Africa v Pakistan - First Test - SuperSport Park Stadium, Centurion, South Africa - December 26, 2018 South Africa's Duanne Olivier celebrates bowling out Asad Shafiq. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The emergence of Duanne Olivier to bolster South Africa's impressive fast bowling stocks was a major catalyst in the 3-0 test series victory over Pakistan and provides a glimpse into the future for teams visiting the country.

When Ottis Gibson took over as Proteas coach in August 2017 he made it clear he favoured using South Africa's traditional strength -- fiery seam bowling -- to bring success in the test arena.

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