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

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As the South African Test squad gears up for their challenging two-match series against India, commencing this Friday, November 14, in Kolkata, a new generation of Proteas are preparing for their first taste of red-ball cricket in the subcontinent. While the spotlight is on the Test team, one young star frequently in the mix, Dewald Brevis, recently participated in a lighthearted rapid-fire segment for Star Sports. Ahead of what is hoped to be a long career in all formats, the batter affectionately known as “Baby AB” offered quick-fire answers revealing his T20 idol, his closest friend in cricket, and his favorite ground, providing a fun contrast to the serious Test preparations underway.

During the engaging segment, Dewald Brevis was asked several probing questions, delivering his answers without hesitation. When prompted to name the T20 GOAT, Brevis immediately chose his compatriot and mentor, AB de Villiers. This selection underscores the influence the original “Mr. 360” has had on the young South African’s career and playing style. Asked to describe himself in hashtag form, Brevis simply replied with “#BeingMyself”.

When challenged to name the “Toughest bowler you have ever faced,” Brevis opted for diplomacy over specificity, saying he had “enjoyed facing every single bowler.” The question about the “One cricketer you have on speed dial” revealed a bright smile as he picked his former Mumbai Indians teammate from the IPL, Tilak Varma, showcasing the strong bonds formed in franchise cricket.

For his favourite cricket stadium in the world, Brevis showed his national pride, answering without hesitation: SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa. Finally, when asked to name a “cricketing legend from the past who would have excelled in the T20s,” Brevis picked South African batting legend Graeme Pollock.

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

Brevis has represented South Africa in white-ball cricket, and his inclusion in the larger squad discussions reflects the selectors’ belief in his long-term potential across all formats, viewing him as a key part of the next generation of Proteas. Given his outstanding first-class domestic 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 his Test debut, which would see him join the ranks of South African greats, translating his short-form fireworks into long-form substance.

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