Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the thirtieth January, 2025.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC -West Indies cricket legend Dwayne Bravo is transitioning from participant to teach, moving into the function of head coach for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders within the ongoing DP World ILT20 Season 3.
Bravo brings invaluable expertise to his new place. He has a embellished profession behind him, having been a pivotal determine in MI Emirates’ title-winning marketing campaign final season. Over two seasons, he has taken 19 wickets in 18 matches, making him a seasoned veteran within the match.
Reflecting on his shift to teaching, Bravo expressed his enthusiasm and familiarity with the franchise. “It’s been expertise. I have already got a powerful reference to the franchise, which makes the transition smoother. Having achieved success with them up to now provides to my confidence. It’s an honor to tackle this function, and I’m dedicated to getting ready the staff effectively and giving our greatest shot at success.”
On Thursday night time, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders confronted a tricky problem towards a resurgent Sharjah Warriorz, shedding by 4 wickets. Bravo assessed the staff’s efficiency and highlighted the necessity for larger tactical consciousness.
“We’re nonetheless in rivalry however have to be smarter in essential moments. It has price us not simply on this recreation however in earlier matches as effectively. We have to enhance this as a bunch.”
Past his staff’s outcomes, Bravo emphasised the importance of the DP World ILT20 in nurturing native expertise. “Tournaments like these strengthen gamers and supply invaluable expertise. Younger cricketers within the UAE will profit from competing at this stage, very similar to gamers from the West Indies, India, and Australia have developed by home leagues.”
Bravo singled Alishan Sharafu and Ibrar Ahmad from the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders among the many standout native abilities. “Alishan Sharafu has been having a superb match, following up on his robust season final yr. Ibrar Ahmad has immense potential, and if we keep united as a staff, I consider we nonetheless have a stable probability of creating a deep run.”
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders sit fifth on the factors desk with six factors from eight matches. With their playoff hopes nonetheless alive, the staff will look to strengthen their place after they face the Gulf Giants on Saturday in a vital encounter.
