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CSK Coach Fleming Hopeful on Dewald Brevis' Return for Next IPL Clash

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming expressed optimism about Dewald Brevis being fit for the team's next IPL match against Delhi Capitals. Brevis has been sidelined for CSK's first three games due to a side strain, which Fleming described as a significant blow to the team. The coach stated the management has been conservative with his recovery, hoping the five-day break will allow him to return. Brevis, retained after a strong 2025 season, is slated to slot into the middle order once fully fit.

Key Points: CSK's Stephen Fleming on Dewald Brevis Injury Recovery

  • Brevis missed first three IPL matches
  • CSK managing recovery conservatively
  • Five-day gap before next fixture
  • Big loss for the five-time champions
  • Retained after impressive 2025 season
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We hope Dewald Brevis is going to be right for the next game: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides an update on Dewald Brevis' side strain, expressing hope the batter will be fit for the next IPL match.

"We hope he is going to be right for the next game. - Stephen Fleming"

Bengaluru, April 6

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said the team is carefully managing Dewald Brevis' recovery and is optimistic that he will be fit for the next match.

Brevis missed the first three matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a side strain. With a five-day gap between CSK's game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC), Fleming is looking forward to getting Brevis back.

CSK will next lock horns with DC on April 11 at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

"We hope he [Dewald Brevis] is going to be right for the next game. We have five days between the next game. We have been conservative, and hopefully, these next five days will go as well as we have planned, and he is ready to go. It's a big loss, but we are looking forward to getting him back," Fleming said during the CSK-RCB game as per ESPNcricinfo.

Brevis' absence has been a significant blow for the five-time champions as they have lost their first three IPL matches.

In the lead-up to CSK's game against Punjab Kings at Chepauk, Brevis batted at the side nets on the eve of the game (April 2), and he also did throwdowns for close to 20 minutes from CSK assistant coach Rajiv Kumar ahead of the clash against RCB.

Brevis joined Chennai Super Kings as a replacement player in IPL 2025 and quickly emerged as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign where the five-time champions finished last on the IPL points table.

He scored 225 runs in six innings at a blistering strike rate of 180.00, including an impressive 17 sixes off just 125 balls. CSK retained him for IPL 2026, and once fully fit, he will slot into the middle order.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's a shame not to see him play. He was so exciting to watch last season. Hope the management doesn't rush him, though. A side strain needs proper healing.
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Ananya R
Thala's team struggling without their key player! But I appreciate Fleming being conservative. Health comes first, even in a tournament like IPL. Whistle Podu! 🥳
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Vikram M
Honestly, the problem is bigger than one player. The bowling has been poor and fielding sloppy. Brevis is a star, but he can't win matches alone. The whole team needs to step up.
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Karthik V
Strike rate of 180 last season! 🔥 That's insane. If he gets fit for the Delhi match at Chepauk, the crowd will go wild. Perfect place for a comeback.
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Michael C
Smart management. IPL is a long tournament. Better to have him fully fit for the crucial mid and late stages than risk a longer-term injury now.

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