India, Jan. 11 -- Dewald Brevis, the South African big-hitting batter, didn't hold back as he launched a passionate defence of himself after being targeted by several former Proteas players over the inconsistency in his game. The right-handed batter, who managed just 12 runs off 15 balls while playing for Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 against the Paarl Royals on Saturday, said he doesn't give two hoots about what the former players have to say as they are "no longer playing" the sport.

The 22-year-old made these remarks days after being slammed by Herschelle Gibbs on X. The former South Africa opening batter said that Brevis lacks game management, and his mind wanders about what conversation the coaches are having with the youngster.

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