CSK clarifies Dewald Brevis by signing in the midst of speculations on the misuse of IPL rules

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) They have issued an official clarification on the signing of the South -African Blear Dewald Brevis As a replacement of injury by Gurjapneet Singh at her Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

The franchise emphasized that the movement was in full alignment with the IPL regulations after asking online questions as to whether CSK had violated the rules during the signature. The speculation obtained traction after veterans spinners Ravichandran AshwinComments that suggest that CSK had paid “extra” to secure brevus ahead of other franchises.

DEWALD BREVS signature process explained by CSK

Brevis, which was not sold at the IPL 2025 mega auction, was collected by CSK by 2.2 ₹ Crore, the same amount as Gurjapneet bought at the auction.

CSK explained that the signature was made according to clause 6.6 of the Player IPL 2025-27 regulation, which clearly states that a replacement player cannot be hired for a higher rate than the auction price of the injured player. The franchise emphasized that the Brevis contract strictly adhered to this clause and, therefore, fully complied with the rules of the league.

“A replacement player signed in accordance with paragraph 6.1 or 6.2 can be recruited in a league fee that will not be higher than the league fee that would have been paid to the injured/not available for the relevant season. If a replacement player recruits for a season’s contract” He wrote CSK in an official media release.

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Sublime form of brevus in the T20I series against Australia

Brevis, popularly known as “Baby AB” by his resemblance Ab of villliersTo date, it has played 81 T20 games, accumulating 1,787 shots with a higher score of 162. He made his debut in T20I in South -Africa in 2023 and has participated in two international ones.

In the IPL, Brevis was part of the configuration of the Mumbai Indians, where he played ten games. He is now joining CSK with renewed confidence after his hassle against Australia earlier this week at the second T20I, where he broke a century of 41 balls, showing his explosive game. Even in the third continued game, Brevis exposed its sublime touch, searching 53 of only 26 balls

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