Dewald Brevis, 21, South African and Mumbai Indian, known as “Baby AB” for his resemblance to the legendary AB de Villiers, has received his first Test call-up for the series against Bangladesh. However, South Africa face a setback as captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first Test in Dhaka due to a muscle strain, although he will continue to travel with the team.
This Test call-up is a significant step forward for Brevis, who has already represented South Africa in T20Is. He recently excelled for South Africa A in an unofficial Test against Sri Lanka, scoring 49 and 74. While more senior players are ahead of him in the Test line-up, coach Shukri Conrad believes traveling with the team will be a great experience of learning for the young Titans star, even if he is not part of the XI.
“I thought it would be a great learning experience for him. Obviously people would say what has he done to deserve that, but I prefer to expose him to this environment.”
“I know what he is capable of. “If he is a generational talent…some might say yes, and others might say no…I think he is an exceptional talent.”
South Africa will play a two-match test series against Bangladesh. The first test will begin on October 21 in Dhaka, followed by the second in Chittagong from October 29.
South Africa squad for Test series against Bangladesh:
Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle verreynne
