'I remember De Kock asking me to watch TV'- Dewald Brevis reveals scenes during IPL mega auction

Only a few months back, South African cricketer, Dewald Brevis, was an unknown teenager who was just playing the sport he loved. However, things have since changed massively for the 18-year-old, having landed a monumental INR three crore contract at the much sought-after Indian Premier League mega auction. The IPL that has changed many a cricketer’s life since its inception in 2008, can boast of yet another success story if Brevis comes any good for his franchise, the Mumbai Indians.

Playing at the IPL in its own right is one of the most coveted assignments a budding cricketer can ask for. However, when that assignment is with the five-time champions MI, it just enhances the scope of development that any young prodigal talent can go through. Speaking of the same, Brevis revealed the scenes around the time when his name came up at the mega auction stating being involved in a domestic game at the time of the auction.

“I did not expect it at all. I was playing for the Titans in the CSA T20 challenge during the auction and my name literally came up in the middle of the game. I remember Quinton de Kock asking me to come up to the TV to watch what was happening,” said Brevis while speaking to Mumbai Indian’s official website.

My parents started crying in all that excitement: Dewald Brevis

The explosive batter further talked about his parent’s reaction to it all unfolding revealing the emotions that took over the family. He termed his forthcoming stint at MI as a ‘dream come true’ and has drawn plenty of confidence from the team showing faith in his abilities. The batter is now completely focused on contributing to the side’s fortunes in the 15th edition of the tournament.

“My parents were also really excited. They started crying in all that excitement because, as a family, have followed the IPL and MI all through. My first memory of playing cricket was in our backyard and from replicating ‘IPL games’ there to actually playing for MI is a dream come true. It gives me a lot of confidence to be picked by the most successful IPL team and motivates me to add one more trophy to that cabinet,” said Brevis.