Dewald Brevis embraces ‘Baby AB’ nickname with pride ahead of Aussie series
Dewald Brevis embraces the “Baby AB” nickname as he prepares to showcase his skills in South Africa’s upcoming T20I and ODI series against Australia, expressing pride in being compared to his role model, AB de Villiers. Picture: BackpagePix
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As South Africa prepare to take on hosts Australia in their limited overs series beginning on Sunday, Dewald Brevis is ready to prove himself on the biggest stage as he continues to be compared with the legendary AB de Villiers.
South Africa take on Australia in the first of three T20Is in Darwin this weekend, before the ODI series begins on August 19 in Cairns.
The ODI series also features three matches.
The 22-year-old has been included in both squads, with seven T20Is to his name. Though he has also played two Tests, Brevis has yet to make his ODI bow.
Brevis Embraces Comparisons to De Villiers: “A Big Privilege to Be Called Baby AB”
Ahead of the series, a clearly excited Brevis was raring to go.
"It's incredible. The Proteas are very close to my heart, and I will never take it for granted playing for them because, as I said, it's an environment you never want to get out of,” Brevis told Sportsboom.co.za.
“And a big part of when I was growing up was watching some famous games against Australia.”
As for the persistent comparisons with De Villiers due to the similarity in batting styles, Brevis did not mind at all.
"AB is my role model and he is one of the people I fully trust. I spend a lot of time with him and being compared to him has never been a burden or brought any extra pressure. Never in my life have I felt that it has always been a big privilege to be called: Baby AB."
"He is still my hero and to have him help me is a big honour. But I still have my own identity, and I know that will work out too. But there has never been any pressure being compared to AB.”