CSK batter Dewald Brevis commented on veteran cricketer MS Dhoni’s advice of staying on the side of confidence without crossing into overconfidence, and his guidance has stayed with him since his first IPL season back in 2022. Brevis joined the CSK setup in IPL 2025 as a replacement player for the injured Gurjapneet Singh and has since become as one of the key figures in the CSK squad.

Speaking to ANI, Dewald Brevis said, “One of the best advices I got from MS (Dhoni) was my first year actually of IPL, and I wasn’t yet at Chennai, but he told me ‘you get two sides, you get overconfidence and confidence, and just be more on the side of confidence.’ And that’s been the one piece of advice that really stuck with me from him.”

“Whenever I’ve been in the environment where he is and just seeing how he does his things and the way he lives, the person he is – he’s just being himself, and that’s really amazing to see, and also how humble he is and the way he carries himself. Whenever he’s on the field or off the field, I’ve seen both of that, and it’s just to look up to. I really love the way he is in that way. He’s got so much knowledge. He’s been in so many different situations, he’s played so many different knocks and amazing knocks, and it’s just learning from him just by watching sometimes,” Brevis said.

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Notably, despite being part of the CSK squad for the 2026 IPL season, MS Dhoni has not yet played across the 13 matches so far. He has been recovering from a calf injury. However, Brevis said that it has still been great to have Dhoni around in training as well.

“And it’s amazing to have him. Like he’s been part of us when it comes to training and stuff. I wish he could have played, like I think a lot of people wish that,” Brevis said.

“It’s been so special. Since I’ve joined Chennai, the love that I’ve gotten from the franchise and especially from the fans is something that I cherish very deeply. And that feeling you get every time you walk out to bat and whenever you’re on the field or wherever, it’s hard to describe. It’s a feeling you get, and it’s so special, and I’ll always remember it for sure. But yeah, it’s been the best decision ever to come as that replacement player to Chennai. It’s just been amazing, and I’ve learned a lot about myself and my game here. The city of Chennai is also amazing. I really enjoy it,” Brevis again shared.

“If I just look at the journey that it’s been being with Red Bull, being an athlete, like some of the smaller little things and interactions that I have with people and the support that you get from the brand, even in your ups and in your downs, like it’s amazing. But yeah, when it comes to me playing, just having Red Bull always to fuel yourself with energy and hydration is really great. And the best of it all is that it tastes so good,” Dewald Brevis concluded.