Hampshire have made a significant signing for the T20 Blast by bringing in South African teenage sensation Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis, the dynamic young South African batter, has signed with Hampshire Hawks for the upcoming Vitality T20 Blast campaign. The 21-year-old will also be available for Hampshire's two County Championship fixtures during the break in the Blast, giving the squad a major boost in both formats. 🌟 Brevis’ Journey So Far T20I Caps: 2 (debut in 2023) Franchise Experience: IPL, CPL, MLC, SA20 SA20 Performance: Sixth-highest run-scorer with 291 runs at a strike rate of 184.17 First-Class Record: 17 matches, 3 centuries, average of 38.14 Brevis is renowned for his fearless and powerful batting style, often compared to AB de Villiers, and has proven his prowess in franchise leagues around the globe. His performance in the SA20 league was particularly impressive, where he played a pivotal role in MI Cape Town’s title victory. 🏏 Joining Forces with Lhuan-dre Pretorius Brevis will link up with fellow South African Lhuan-dre Pretorius, forming a formidable duo in Hampshire’s batting line-up. The team, who won the Vitality Blast in 2022, is aiming for another shot at the title and a return to Finals Day. 💬 Brevis on Joining Hampshire: "I'm hugely excited about joining Hampshire Hawks for the Vitality Blast this summer. The team has a great history in the competition, and I look forward to being a part of that. It's great to have Lhuan-dre with us as well, and hopefully we can put on a good show and entertain the crowd at Utilita Bowl." 🎙️ Hampshire's Take: Hampshire's Director of Cricket, Giles White, praised Brevis, saying: "Dewald is an exceptional young player who will add firepower to our batting line-up this summer. He arrives in good form, and alongside Lhuan-dre Pretorius, we have two young cricketers hungry to make their mark." With Brevis in the squad, Hampshire look set to challenge for the Blast title once again, and his availability for the County Championship could be the difference in their quest for silverware.