Legendary West Indies all-rounder and former T20I captain Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday (September 26). He took to Instagram to share a post in which he confirmed that he has called time on his more than two-decade-long career. The 40-year-old cricketer, who retired from international cricket in 2021, finished his career as the all-time highest wicket-taker in T20s.
Hours after Bravo announced his retirement, he was appointed as new mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025. The 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup winner replaced Gautam Gambhir, who left the role of KKR’s mentor in July to join the Indian men’s cricket team as head coach.
After joining 2024 IPL champions as mentor, Bravo, who finished his IPL career with 181 wickets, took to Instagram on Friday (September 27) to share a special message for Chennai Super Kings fans and team management.
In a video that is now going viral on the internet, Bravo, who played for CSK in the IPL from 2011 to 2021 and won three titles, said that he is thankful to CSK management for giving their blessings to move on and take on a new role and asked fans to give their blessings and support.
“This is the champion. It’s no secret now; the news is out that I have accepted a deal to be the mentor for the Knight Riders franchise. I just want to take this time to give a special mention and a special thank you to the CSK management team for giving me their blessings to move on to do something that I’m really passionate about. My fans in Chennai and to all the CSK fans around the world, I call on you to give me your blessings and support as you always do. I know this is a sad moment for you guys, but it’s one that I encourage you to continue to support me in everything that I do. Lots of love, yellove, all the time. See you guys soon. See you on the other side.”
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After calling time on his IPL career, Bravo joined CSK as bowling coach in 2022 and held the position for three seasons.
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