Dewald Brevis, a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star, says MS Dhoni’s early-career advice still influences how he approaches batting. Brevis explains that Dhoni’s guidance focuses on maintaining confidence while avoiding overconfidence. According to Brevis, Dhoni’s message helps him manage his mindset—encouraging belief in his abilities without letting that confidence tip into errors or complacency. The recollections are framed as lessons from Dhoni that have continued to “echo” as Brevis progresses in his career. Brevis characterizes Dhoni’s teaching as a balance: being assured in one’s performance while staying alert to risks and pressure. Both accounts present Dhoni’s role primarily as a mentor shaping Brevis’ mental approach rather than as a tactical instruction, emphasizing confidence control as a recurring theme in Brevis’ development. The statements reflect Brevis’ ongoing respect for Dhoni and his belief that the advice remains relevant to his current playing mindset with CSK.