Hampshire Hawks Welcome Dewald Brevis
Hampshire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of South African batter Dewald Brevis for their upcoming Vitality T20 Blast campaign. The 21-year-old will also be available for Hampshire’s two County Championship fixtures, adding significant depth to the squad. This acquisition strengthens Hampshire’s batting lineup, joining fellow South African Lhuan-dre Pretorius, as they aim for a return to Finals Day and contention for the trophy.
Brevis's Background and Achievements
Brevis has rapidly gained recognition in the cricketing world, showcasing his talent in various franchise tournaments globally. He made his T20 International debut in 2023 and has consistently impressed with his aggressive batting style. Key highlights of his career include:
- IPL: Participation in the prestigious Indian Premier League.
- CPL: Experience in the Caribbean Premier League.
- MLC: Involvement in Major League Cricket.
- SA20: A standout performance in the SA20 league, where he was the sixth-highest run-scorer with 291 runs at a strike rate of 184.17, contributing to MI Cape Town’s championship victory.
Beyond T20 cricket, Brevis has also demonstrated promise in first-class cricket, accumulating three centuries in 17 matches with an average of 38.14.
Player Quotes
Expressing his excitement about joining Hampshire, Brevis stated, 'I’m hugely excited about joining Hampshire Hawks for the Vitality Blast this summer; the team has a great history in the competition, and I look forward to being a part of that.' He further added, 'It’s great we have Lhuan-dre with us as well, and hopefully we can put on a good show and entertain the crowd at Utilita Bowl on our way to reaching Finals Day and lifting the trophy. I’m also looking forward to playing in the County Championship; the team were so close last year, and I hope I can help the club push for the title in 2025.'
Director of Cricket's Perspective
Hampshire’s Director of Cricket, Giles White, commented on the signing, stating, 'Dewald is an exceptional young player who will add firepower to our batting line-up this summer. He will arrive having enjoyed good recent form, and alongside Lhuan-dre Pretorius, we will have two young cricketers that are hungry to make their mark.'
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is Dewald Brevis's role in the Hampshire team? Brevis will primarily be a batter, adding power and aggression to the Hampshire batting lineup in both the Vitality T20 Blast and County Championship.
- When will Brevis be available for Hampshire? He will be available for the Vitality T20 Blast and Hampshire’s two County Championship fixtures.
- Has Brevis played international cricket? Yes, he has represented South Africa in two T20 International matches.
- What other South African players are in the Hampshire squad? Alongside Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius is also part of the Hampshire squad.