From T20 GOAT to toughest bowler: Dewald Brevis reveals his picks ahead of IND vs SA Test series

As the South African Test team prepares for their tough two-match series against Indiastarting this Friday, November 14 in Kolkata, a new generation of Proteas are preparing to get their first taste of red-ball cricket in the subcontinent. While the spotlight is on the Test team, a young star frequently appears in the mix, Dewald Brévisrecently participated in a light and fast segment for Star Sports. Ahead of what is hoped to be a long career across all formats, the slugger is affectionately known as “Baby AB” offered quick answers revealing his T20 idol, his closest cricketing friend and his favorite ground, providing an amusing contrast to the serious preparations for the Test at hand.

Dewald Brevis rapid fire ahead of IND vs SA Test series

During this captivating segment, Dewald Brevis was asked several in-depth questions, delivering his answers without hesitation. When asked to name the GOAT T20Brevis immediately chose his compatriot and mentor, AB de Villiers. This selection highlights the influence of the original “Mr. 360” on the young South African’s career and playing style. He was asked to describe yourself in the form of a hashtagBrevis simply responded with “#BeMyself”.

When asked to name the “The toughest bowler you’ve ever faced” Brevis opted for diplomacy over specificity, saying he had “I enjoyed facing every bowler.” The question about the “You have a cricketer on speed dial” revealed a bright smile as he chose his old Mumbai Indians teammate of initial loading, Tilak Varmashowcasing the strong bonds formed in franchise cricket.

For his favorite cricket stadium in the worldBrevis displayed his national pride by responding without hesitation: SuperSport Park in CenturionSouth Africa. Finally, when asked to name a “cricketing legend of the past who is said to have excelled in T20s”, Brevis picked South African batting legend Graeme Pollock.

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IND vs SA: Brevis’ testing career so far for South Africa

As of November 2025, Dewald Brevis has yet to make his debut in Test cricket for the South African national team, meaning his career Test statistics currently stand at zero matches played. Although he has quickly established himself as a multi-format talent, particularly in the T20 arena where his aggressive strokeplay and dynamic fielding have made him a global sensation in the franchise leagues, the Test arena remains his next big challenge.

Brevis has represented South Africa in white-ball cricket, and his inclusion in the wider team discussions reflects the selectors’ confidence in his long-term potential across all formats, seeing him as a key part of the next generation of Proteas. Given his outstanding domestic first-class record, which includes an average of 45.15 runs and three centuries in just over twenty matches, Brevis is widely considered to be on the cusp of a Test debut, which would see him join the ranks of South African greats, translating his short fireworks into long substance.

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