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Dewald Brevis Praises Dhoni’s Humility, Calls Chepauk ‘Incredible’ in Interview With AB de Villiers

The 22-year-old describes Dhoni’s open-door mentorship as the defining feature of his brief Chennai stint.

Overview

  • Brevis told AB de Villiers that MS Dhoni kept his room open for teammates, calling time with him “very special.”
  • The South African batter logged 225 runs in six IPL 2025 games for CSK, striking two half-centuries in a short burst of form.
  • He said batting at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium felt “incredible,” adding that the venue already feels special to him.
  • Brevis joined CSK mid-season as injured pacer Gurjapneet Singh’s replacement on a reported ₹2.2 crore deal, with the team ultimately finishing 10th.
  • Dhoni had praised Brevis as an asset for the future, and local reports indicate CSK is likely to keep him as part of its rebuild.