In a season the place the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) have struggled to seek out their rhythm, the announcement of South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis becoming a member of the squad has reignited hope amongst followers. CSK, at the moment languishing on the backside of the IPL 2025 factors desk with solely two wins from seven matches, made a shock but thrilling transfer by roping in Brevis as a alternative for the injured Gurjapneet Singh. The 21-year-old, usually hailed as ‘Child AB’ for his placing resemblance to AB de Villiers in fashion and innovation, joins the yellow military for a whopping INR 2.2 crore.
CSK’s spark in a boring season
Brevis brings with him not solely aptitude but additionally expertise throughout world T20 leagues. Having beforehand performed for the Mumbai Indians in 2022 and 2024, the right-hander has racked up 1,787 runs in 81 T20s, together with a blistering high rating of 162. Most just lately, he performed a pivotal function in MI Cape City’s SA20 triumph, smashing an 18-ball 38 within the remaining and ending the match with a formidable strike price of 184. With CSK’s batting line-up missing spark this season, Brevis’ arrival couldn’t be extra well timed.
The yellow brigade welcomes Dewald Brevis
The announcement triggered a wave of jubilation among the many Tremendous Kings’ passionate fanbase. Social media platforms lit up as followers welcomed their latest signing. For a lot of, this was greater than only a tactical addition — it was an indication of hope in a difficult marketing campaign.
At simply 21, Brevis already enjoys cult standing, and his reference to followers, particularly by his daring strokeplay and fearless manner, mirrors the charisma as soon as held by MS Dhoni in his early days. Within the absence of key gamers like Gurjapneet and Ruturaj Gaikwad, and with Dhoni resuming captaincy duties, Brevis’ youthful exuberance and fearless cricket could possibly be the X-factor CSK wants.
Apparently, Brevis went unsold within the 2025 IPL public sale regardless of coming into with a base worth of INR 75 lakh. Since then, he has been in scintillating type, ending because the second-highest run-getter in South Africa’s home one-day and first-class competitions. Now, destiny has handed him a second probability, and CSK followers imagine the celebrities are aligning for a turnaround.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
DEWALD BREVIS IS COMING TO INDIA…!!!
– The brand new member of Yellow Military 💛 pic.twitter.com/0gcjI06fLq
— Santhosh Bby (@santhosh_bby) April 18, 2025
DEWALD BREVIS IS HEADING TO INDIA…!!! 🇮🇳🔥
— The Child AB joins the Yellow Military 💛Prepare for fireworks in IPL 2025! 💥#DewaldBrevis #YellowArmy #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/fed8aY3eqB
— Rio (@CricRio6) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis 😍😍#IPL2025 #CSKvsMI https://t.co/PdbPKfq2Zp
— Abdul Haseeb (@Haseeb527) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis ….timeline is crammed vth dz man…did he make it to the playoffs..? Is he going to fulfill our hearts..?
One million persons are pleased along with his presence 💗🤌 All eyes on him No disti plzzz 🧿 💛 @ChennaiIPL #Cskpic.twitter.com/1NAdN6Novr
— ડꫀꪜꫀꪀ🐥 (@Twilightlove_7) April 18, 2025
Welcome to yellow 💛 Household roaring into #Yellove season , Child ABD🙌🔥 Dewald Brevis! Let the whistles blow louder than ever 💛 #WhistlePodu #Chennai #ThalaDhoni
— MS_Beast (@Dhoni07_VJ) April 18, 2025
DEWALD BREVIS IN HIS LAST 5 T20 INNINGS: 🔥💛
102, 42, 57, 83, 36* 🥶🤯
Different groups, apply insurance coverage! 😭#CSK #WhistlePodu #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/8stQNPrlsA
— Foolish Cricketer 🏏 (@SillyCricketers) April 18, 2025
DEWALD BREVIS is all set to affix CSK for IPL 2025💛🙌#CSKvsMI #MIvsCSK #DewaldBrevis #RCBvsPBKS #PBKSvsRCB #CSK #MSDhoni𓃵pic.twitter.com/8RoCzrZ6CL pic.twitter.com/Kx23R3VCrV
— Zara Khan (@ZaraKhan1161526) April 18, 2025
Welcome Dewald Brevis in CSK 🔥💛
Rachin Ravindra ✈️Dewald Brevis ✈️Noor Ahmad ✈️Matheesha Pathirana ✈️pic.twitter.com/sAgz2mqZ1R
— MS Dhoni FC – Chennai Tremendous Kings (@msdhoni7781) April 18, 2025
DEWALD BREVIS IS COMING TO INDIA…!!!
– The brand new member of Yellow Military 💛#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/2gOl9iiUc0
— Csk_Queen (@Csk_Queen) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis speaking about Becoming a member of CSK group for the IPL 2025. ⭐
– WELCOME TO CSK FAMILY, DB..!!!! 💛#RohitSharma #ViratKohli #KLRahul #IPL2025 #MSDhoni #RCB #CSK #MI #DC #SRH https://t.co/DSyRgio3iq
— Monish (@Monish09cric) April 18, 2025
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