Former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira has died at the age of 80. D'Oliveira ended up playing for his adopted country after he saw his path blocked in his native apartheid-era South Africa . Cricket South Africa (confirmed D'Oliveira's death in England , saying his health had been deteriorating for some time.D'Oliveira scored 2,484 runs at an average of 40, and took 47 wickets in 44 Tests after making his debut in 1966. D'Oliveira made headlines in 1968 when he was included in the England squad for the tour of South Africa which had to be called off as the South African government refused to accept his presence. The incident marked the start of South Africa 's cricketing isolation.CSA chief executive Gerald Majola led the tributes to D'Oliveira, known as 'Dolly', saying he was a "true legend and a son of whom all South Africans can be extremely proud". News Content