Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has confirmed that he has finally retired from all formats of the game. He will be joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prior to the 2025 Indian Premier League as a mentor. Bravo had followed a long association with Chennai Super Kings from 2011 to 2022 and was also their bowling coach in 2023. The teams he will lead under the Knight Riders banner include Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), Los Angeles Knight Riders (MLC), and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20).
In social media, CSK celebrated his retirement, releasing this congratulatory message to Bravo, saying, “From Champion on the field to legend in our hearts! #WhistlePodu for a Bravo of a career!” They also posted a tribute picture with this caption “DJ Bravo The Champion.”
From Champion on the field to legend in our hearts!💛#WhistlePodu for a Bravo of a career! 👏🥳#Yellove @DJBravo47 pic.twitter.com/YUKD7h0wxe
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 27, 2024
Bravo‘s last season in the Caribbean Premier League was terminated early after he sustained an injury earlier in the week. Reflections to retirement. He spoke from his Instagram account, “Today is the day I say goodbye to the game which has given me everything. Twenty-one years as a pro cricketer – it’s been an incredible journey, most of it being highs and some dodos. But above all, I got to live my dream because I gave you 100 at every step. As much as I’d love to carry on with this relationship, it is time to face reality.”
The end Having walked out of the international circuit in 2021 and ended his IPL career in 2022, Bravo transitioned into coaching with both Chennai Super Kings as well as the Afghanistan men’s team.
Knight Riders Group CEO Venky Mysore was more than elated to welcome Bravo into his new role by stating, “DJ Bravo joining us is an exciting development. His relentless drive to win, along with his vast experience and deep knowledge, will go quite a long way in benefiting our franchise and players.” He also confirmed the involvement with the global franchises of the group including CPL, MLC, and ILT20.