Brevis was picked up for R 16.5 million (USD 9,45,000 approx.) by Pretoria Capitals (PC) at the auction on Tuesday night. He also became the second player to break the R 10 million mark, 12 minutes after South Africa's T20I captain and two-time title-winning captain at Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Aiden Markram sold for R 14 million to Durban's Super Giants (DSG).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important for Brevis to remember that the price tag he\u2019s earned is because of what he\u2019s already achieved, not what he still has to do. In this game, you can train as hard as you want and still get out first ball, that\u2019s just part of the job. The price reflects his past performances, his work ethic, and the many boxes he\u2019s ticked along the way, all of which give him the best chance to succeed. Over the next three years, I don\u2019t see his team releasing him, so this period is about building towards the next auction and showing what more he can bring. But ultimately, that big price tag is a reward for his past performances and the potential everyone knows he has,\" Klaasen told JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on three seasons of SA20, League Commissioner Graeme Smith highlighted the league\u2019s evolution and growing global presence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn terms of delivery, performance, competitive cricket, and viewership, I believe we\u2019ve made real progress towards being among the top franchise leagues outside India. At various points during the auction, we were even trending in India, which was exciting to see. The SA20 has created a strong platform for South African players, giving many of them global exposure, not just those representing the national team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"That\u2019s something I find particularly rewarding. Another major achievement is how SA20 has helped revive cricket in South Africa. We\u2019re seeing fans come back to the stadiums in big numbers, and especially in Season 3, there\u2019s been a surge of new audiences attending games. For me, that\u2019s one of the most significant successes, growing the game in this country by bringing in more people to enjoy cricket live in stadiums and on television. To be globally successful, a league must first be successful at home, and the incredible support we\u2019ve received across South Africa has been vital to that journey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pretoria Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly drew parallels between SA20\u2019s role in South African cricket and the impact the IPL has had in India, while sharing his thoughts on securing Brevis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"That\u2019s something I find particularly rewarding. Another major achievement is how SA20 has helped revive cricket in South Africa. We\u2019re seeing fans come back to the stadiums in big numbers, and especially in Season 3, there\u2019s been a surge of new audiences attending games. For me, that\u2019s one of the most significant successes, growing the game in this country by bringing in more people to enjoy cricket live in stadiums and on television. To be globally successful, a league must first be successful at home, and the incredible support we\u2019ve received across South Africa has been vital to that journey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Centurion offers a good wicket, and I\u2019m sure he will enjoy playing there. There\u2019s also a lot of talent coming out of that region which I wasn\u2019t fully aware of before this auction. We\u2019ve received excellent feedback about Brevis from both, the MI setup and the South African team. He\u2019s young, and someone we\u2019re looking at as a long-term asset, just like Connor Esterhuizen and some of the exciting young fast bowlers, including a 19-year-old, Bayanda Majola, who is rated very highly. These players will only get better with time. As a franchise, we look at the bigger picture, and we\u2019re very happy to have secured Brevis,\" the former India captain said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n