Personal Life
He was married to Naomi, and their son Damian D'Oliveira also played first-class cricket for Worcestershire, while his younger brother Ivan played briefly for Leicestershire. His grandson Brett D'Oliveira is currently contracted with Worcestershire and made his debut for the county in 2011.
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