HomeSports NewsCSK defends Dewald Brevis signing, says move fully compliant with IPL rules
CSK pointed to clause 6.6 of the IPL Player Regulations 2025–27, which states that a replacement player cannot be recruited at a fee higher than the injured player’s contract value.
By CNBCTV18.com August 16, 2025, 8:15:21 PM IST (Published)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday issued a categorical clarification that the signing of South Africa’s Dewald Brevis as a replacement player for the injured Gurjapneet Singh during the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 was carried out in full compliance with league regulations.
The franchise confirmed Brevis was signed in April for a league fee of ₹2.2 crore, the same amount paid for Gurjapneet Singh at the 2025 player auction in Jeddah. CSK pointed to clause 6.6 of the IPL Player Regulations 2025–27, which states that a replacement player cannot be recruited at a fee higher than the injured player’s contract value.
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Dewald Brevis signed as per the IPL Player Regulations 2025-2027, clause 6.6 under Replacement Players.
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 16, 2025
“The signing of Dewald Brevis was in strict accordance with IPL rules,” CSK said, noting that the IPL itself had issued a media advisory on April 18 confirming the deal.
Brevis, often dubbed “Baby AB” for his stroke play, has featured in 81 T20s with 1,787 runs, including a highest score of 162. He has also been a regular feature in the T20I setup for South Africa since making his debut in 2023. The 21-year-old previously represented the Mumbai Indians, appearing in 10 matches.
The clarification comes amid questions raised over the franchise’s signing process, with CSK reiterating transparency and adherence to IPL’s replacement rules, after spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently indicated on his YouTube channel that they overpaid for the South African, which breaches the league’s rules and regulations.