Patiala, 27 Septemebr (Sports Desk)
“My mind wants to keep going, but my body can no longer endure the pain, the breakdowns, and the strain,” Dwayne Bravo said in an Instagram post, confirming his retirement from all cricket after his final season in the CPL was cut short by injury.
Bravo, who turns 41 next month, is the leading T20 wicket-taker in history. He had previously retired from international cricket in 2021 and stepped away from the IPL last year as he transitioned into coaching. In the past 12 months, he has worked with Chennai Super Kings and the Afghanistan men’s team.
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“I can’t put myself in a position where I might let down my teammates, my fans, or the teams I represent,” Bravo added. “So, with a heavy heart, I officially announce my retirement from the sport. Today, the Champion bids farewell.”
In an 18-year career, Bravo helped set the benchmark in T20 cricket, winning titles at the IPL, PSL, and Big Bash, and becoming a two-time world champion with West Indies. He finishes his career with 631 wickets in the format from 582 appearances, second only to compatriot Kieron Pollard.
Bravo announced before the ongoing edition of the CPL that it would be his last. He was retained by MI Emirates for the third season of the UAE’s ILT20 but decided to retire after suffering a groin injury playing against St Lucia Kings in Tarouba on Tuesday.
Bravo was the most decorated player in CPL history, having won five titles in all, including three with Trinbago Knight Riders alone. He led TKR to back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018 before captaining Patriots to their first title in 2021.
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In a number of T20 leagues around the world, especially at the CPL, Bravo has been harnessing his experience to nurture youngsters, settling into a role similar to MS Dhoni’s for CSK. During CPL 2021, for example, he mentored allrounder Dominic Drakes, who went on to win the Player-of-the-Match award in the final. Drakes continued to work with Bravo in other leagues, including IPL (CSK) and T10 (Delhi Bulls).
Bravo has also worked closely with Ali Khan, the USA fast bowler, who is often called upon to bowl at the death for TKR. Bravo first spotted Khan in the US Open T20 tournament and signed him on for the Winnipeg Hawks in the Global T20 Canada before recommending him to TKR.
