Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Ashwin Clarifies CSK Deal to Sign Brevis
R Ashwin talked about how CSK signed Dewald Brevis.
Brevis wasn't bought at the auction, but CSK brought him in later.
Ashwin said Brevis's agent wanted more than the usual starting price.
CSK paid him ₹2.2 crore, which was okay under the rules.
This is how some teams get players after the auction ends.
It's allowed as long as the team follows specific rules about how much they pay.
R Ashwin discussed Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s signing of Dewald Brevis.
Brevis went unsold in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction.
CSK signed Brevis as a replacement for Gurjapneet Singh.
Ashwin stated that Brevis' agent sought more money than the base price.
CSK paid Brevis ₹2.2 crore, within the replacement player rules.
- Who
- R Ashwin, Dewald Brevis, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Gurjapneet Singh.
- What
- R Ashwin discussed the details of Dewald Brevis's signing by CSK.
- When
- Following the 2025 IPL season.
- Where
- Reported in the media.
- Why
- To clarify the terms of Brevis's signing.
- Player Involved
- Dewald Brevis
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Replacement For
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Signed Amount
- ₹2.2 crore
- Auction Status
- Unsold in auction
- Source
- R Ashwin
Sources
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