After 20 years of redefining West Indies cricket and leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide stage, Dwayne Bravo, the flamboyant all-rounder, has formally referred to as time on his legendary profession.
Identified for his explosive performances, sharp bowling, and infectious charisma, Bravo’s departure indicators the tip of an period for Caribbean cricket.
“For 21 years, I lived my dream as knowledgeable cricketer, however now it’s time to face actuality,” stated Bravo, saying his retirement from all codecs of the sport. At 40, the T20 icon’s choice comes after an harm reduce brief his closing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, marking the end of an illustrious career.
Heartfelt Instagram publish
In a heartfelt Instagram publish, Bravo mirrored on the bodily toll that finally led him to hold up his boots. “My thoughts needs to maintain going, however my physique can now not endure the ache, the breakdowns, and the pressure. I can’t put myself able the place I’d let down my teammates, my followers, or the groups I symbolize.”
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Bravo, who first retired from worldwide cricket in 2021 and stepped away from the Indian Premier League (IPL) final yr, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy, particularly in T20 cricket, the place he stays the all-time main wicket-taker with 631 wickets from 582 matches. Over his 21-year profession, Bravo gained quite a few titles throughout the IPL, Pakistan Tremendous League, and Large Bash League, together with two T20 World Cup triumphs for the West Indies.
Within the CPL, he lifted the trophy 5 instances, together with three titles with the Trinbago Knight Riders.
Goodbye to the sport
“At the moment is the day I say goodbye to the sport that has given me all the things,” Bravo mirrored, highlighting his lifelong dedication to cricket, a sport he first fell in love with at 5 years previous. “I had little interest in the rest, and I devoted my complete life to you. In return, you gave me the life I dreamed of for myself and my household.”
Whereas he could also be stepping away from the pitch, Bravo has already transitioned into teaching roles, having served as a bowling advisor for the Afghanistan males’s staff in the course of the 2024 T20 World Cup and dealing with Chennai Tremendous Kings within the IPL.
Together with his emotional farewell, Bravo concluded, “So, with a heavy coronary heart, I formally announce my retirement from the game. At the moment, the Champion bids farewell. To my followers throughout the Caribbean, worldwide, and particularly in Trinidad & Tobago – thanks for standing by me, particularly in these latest weeks.”
