Mumbai Indians' 18-year-old star batter Dewald Brevis has been hogging limelight in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) despite team's dismal campaign so far in the tournament. Dewald, who is also termed as baby AB De Villiers, is known for his flamboyant and explosive batting and he has shown some glimpses of it in few of the innings, that he has played so far in the tournament, be it 13-ball 31 against LSG or quickfire 25-ball 49 against PBKS. The Under-19 World Cup phenom who is setting precedent for others to follow has his own list of players whom he idolises.
The young gun revealed two players he looks up to and idolises.
While speaking on the MI show on Star Sports the young Protea batter said, "I think lot of people know AB de Villiers, and I look up to him since I was a youngster and love the way he played and how he goes about his game. Also Sachin Tendulkar, always idolised him because the way he plays and the way he lives about his mottos and how he goes about the things in life."
"I also like Virat Kohli and as a bowler Shane Warne, I look up to him because I'm also a leg spinner so that's why," Brevis further added.
On being asked about IPL 2022's journey so far he said,"I'm so excited, for me I really look forward to spending time with every single player in the team, learning from them and when i get the opportunity, use it mostly just to learn, play the game and to enjoy it and keep it simple."
Watching him play two back-to-back explosive knocks, former England cricketer Graeme Swann compared the youngster with one of his teammates, Kevin Pietersen.
"Nevermind AB, he reminds me of another South African with initials 'KP' (Kevin Pietersen). (He is) Tall, looks to dominate the bowlers, dominate with his presence at the crease, a horror to bowlers," Swann said while commentating during the MI vs LSG match.
Former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Danny Morrison seconded Swann's observation and said, "Yeah, I concur. He really does remind me of Kevin Pietersen. His presence at the crease, wide stance, looks through the bowlers, hits through the line, keeps the head down right through the stroke, and presence for sure."
Brevis was roped in by five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians for a whopping price of Rs 3 crore.
