Dwayne Bravo, the charismatic all-rounder from the West Indies, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 26, marking the end of a remarkable 21-year career. While Bravo has been a popular figure in various franchise leagues around the world, he is most celebrated for his tenure with the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Hours after retiring, Dwayne Bravo stepped into a new role as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), signalling a fresh chapter in his cricketing journey. Bravo’s appointment comes at a crucial time for KKR, as they were in search of a mentor after Gautam Gambhir, who guided them to their third IPL title, was named the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team.
Former KKR player Jacques Kallis was rumoured to be a strong contender for the mentor position, but with Bravo’s signing, KKR has put an end to all speculations. The Trinidadian will take on this leadership role from IPL 2025 onwards, bringing his vast experience and vibrant personality to the Kolkata-based franchise.
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Expressing his excitement, the managing director of Kolkata Knight Riders stated, “Dwayne Bravo joining KKR is a very exciting development. We’re thrilled to have him involved with all our franchises worldwide, including CPL, MLC, ILT20, and now the IPL.” This move signifies KKR’s intent to leverage Bravo’s global experience and influence across multiple platforms.
Venky Mysore said, “Dwayne Bravo joining KKR is a very exciting development. We’re pleased that he’ll be involved with all our franchises around the world in CPL, MLC, ILT20 and now IPL”. pic.twitter.com/PyRjkm9R5c
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 27, 2024
Say hello to our new Mentor, DJ ‘sir champion’ Bravo! 💜
Welcome to the City of Champions! 🎶🏆 pic.twitter.com/Kq03t4J4ia
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 27, 2024
Over his illustrious career, Dwayne Bravo played 582 T20 matches, amassing 6,970 runs with a strike rate of 125.44 and taking 631 wickets at an average of 24.40.
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Reflecting on his retirement, Bravo shared an emotional message on Instagram: “It’s been an incredible journey, filled with highs and a few lows. My mind wants to continue, but my body can no longer endure the pain and strain. I can’t put myself in a position where I might let down my teammates, my fans, or the teams I represent.”
While Dwayne Bravo bids farewell to playing, his legacy will continue to inspire, and his new role at KKR promises to be another exciting chapter in his storied career.
