{"id":11132,"date":"2026-05-20T12:12:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/brevis-credits-ms-dhonis-advice-with-shaping-his-ipl-mindset"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:12:51","slug":"brevis-credits-ms-dhonis-advice-with-shaping-his-ipl-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/brevis-credits-ms-dhonis-advice-with-shaping-his-ipl-mindset","title":{"rendered":"Brevis credits MS Dhoni\u2019s advice with shaping his IPL mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dewald Brevis says a piece of guidance from MS Dhoni has continued to shape the way he approaches T20 cricket, crediting the Chennai Super Kings icon with teaching him how to separate healthy self-belief from overconfidence. Speaking ahead of IPL action involving CSK, the South African batter also shared why Dhoni\u2019s temperament and approach to the game remain a reference point for younger players, even when the former captain is unavailable due to injury.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Brevis credits MS Dhoni with a first-season lesson from his early IPL days in 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Dhoni\u2019s advice focused on choosing confidence over overconfidence, a principle Brevis still follows.<\/li>\n<li>Brevis praised Dhoni\u2019s calm demeanour and said he learns by observing him during training and team moments.<\/li>\n<li>Dhoni has missed IPL 2026 so far because of a calf injury, but Brevis believes CSK still benefits from his presence.<\/li>\n<li>Brevis described joining CSK as a replacement player as one of the best career calls, citing support from fans and the franchise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dhoni\u2019s early lesson still guides Brevis<\/h2>\n<p>South Africa\u2019s Dewald Brevis, now part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 as a replacement player, revealed that Dhoni\u2019s message arrived during his very first IPL experience. Brevis explained that it was not even in the context of him being at CSK at the time, but the guidance still left a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<p>In his recounting, Brevis said Dhoni drew a clear line between two mental states\u2014overconfidence and confidence\u2014and urged him to side with confidence. Brevis added that this single piece of advice has remained with him over the years and continues to influence his mindset whenever he steps onto the field.<\/p>\n<h2>Calm leadership, humility, and an example to follow<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond tactics, Brevis highlighted Dhoni\u2019s character. He described Dhoni as calm and grounded, and said he has picked up plenty simply by watching the CSK legend closely during training sessions and while the team is interacting around daily routines.<\/p>\n<p>Brevis noted that when he finds himself in Dhoni\u2019s environment, the takeaway is how naturally Dhoni carries himself\u2014\u201cbeing himself,\u201d as he put it. He also said that Dhoni\u2019s experience and understanding of the game make him someone most young players look up to.<\/p>\n<h2>Dhoni\u2019s calf injury and Brevis on CSK\u2019s benefit<\/h2>\n<p>Dhoni has not featured for Chennai in IPL 2026 so far due to a calf injury, but Brevis acknowledged that his influence is still felt within the squad. Brevis admitted that it would have been ideal for Dhoni to play, adding that many supporters would have wished the same.<\/p>\n<p>Even with Dhoni sidelined, Brevis said it is \u201camazing\u201d to have him around, suggesting that the squad\u2019s day-to-day learning and guidance continues through his presence.<\/p>\n<h2>Replacement-player call and a special CSK journey<\/h2>\n<p>Brevis also reflected on how joining CSK as a replacement player has turned into a standout choice in his career. He said the reception from fans and the support from the franchise have helped make his journey feel special, and he described the move to Chennai as the best decision he has made in that role.<\/p>\n<p>According to Brevis, his time with the franchise has improved him not only as a cricketer, but also as a person, underlining how the CSK environment has shaped his development since joining the squad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dewald Brevis says a piece of guidance from MS Dhoni has continued to shape the way he approaches T20 cricket, crediting the Chennai Super Kings&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Dewald Brevis on MS Dhoni\u2019s IPL Mindset Advice","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Dewald Brevis reveals how MS Dhoni\u2019s IPL advice helps him balance self-belief and overconfidence, ahead of his CSK clash 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