Dewald Brevis, who also plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL and is one of Tilak Varma’s close friends, called him on his India debut in the first T20I match against West Indies in Trinidad.
Both Brevis and Tilak are part of the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League. The batting all-rounder expressed his excitement for Varma’s debut and offered his unwavering support.
BCCI shared the video of both cricketers and the video got viral on social space in no time, here is the video:
“I hope you’re very excited. I don’t know if I’m more excited than you, but I just wanna say from my side and from the Brevis family congratulations on your debut. It’s such a great moment for you and your family.”
Brevis further congratulated him from his side on his debut and wishes him a piece of good luck for his future, he extends his love and support to his fellow friend and teammate through the video call.
“I can just imagine how your parents and everyone must be. It’s great to see you out there living your dream out, and it gave me goosebumps those that second ball and third ball. Now you always have my support and all the best for the rest of their serious. I’m backing you free. And every guy for Team India,” Brevis said in the video shared by the BCCI.
Brevis made a special mention about the two sixes Varma hit on the second and third ball of his innings.
“Those shots on the second and third ball gave me goosebumps. You always have my support and all the best for the rest of the series. I’m backing you fully and go win every game for Team India. Cheers brother!” he said.
Tilak Varma got emotional and thanked his friend for the video call and his support, he said:
“I was thinking about it could be my coach, my family, but it was Dewald Brevis, my brother. Thank you so much, my brother.. I always love you. I really appreciate your message. See you soon, and thank you so much.”
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