The West Indies cricket is always interesting. Over the years, Caribbean cricket has produced a number of match winners. In the Caribbean bowling department, Dwayne Bravo is one of the most talented seamers. The bowlers made a huge contribution in the West Indies cricket. But he is now all set to bid goodbye to the game. Now, he will hang up his boots after this ongoing Caribbean Premier League season.
Bravo is Bidding Adieu:
Dwayne Bravo, the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket, has announced his retirement from the CPL after this season. The news was revealed before the Trinbago Knight Riders’ first game of CPL 2024. Bravo will step away from franchise T20 cricket following this tournament.
On his social media handle, he shared the news with the fans. He wrote, “It’s been a great journey and I’m looking forward to playing my final professional tournament in front of my Caribbean people. TKR is the place where everything started for me and will end with my team.”
End of a Glorious Era:
Along with this retirement, a glorious chapter of the West Indies cricket will be ended. Right after his debut for the West Indies, he delivered several match-winning performances. Dwayne Bravo is set to retire from professional cricket after an impressive 23-year career.
He had previously retired from international cricket following the 2021 T20 World Cup but continued to play in franchise leagues. Bravo had already stepped away from the Indian Premier League before the 2023 season after winning four titles with Chennai Super Kings.
In T20 cricket, Bravo is the all-time leading wicket-taker with 630 wickets in 578 matches. He has also scored 6,970 runs in this format, showcasing his abilities as an all-rounder. His impact on T20 cricket is unparalleled, making him a key player in the format.
Bravo has also made significant contributions in other formats. He played 40 Test matches, scoring 2,200 runs at an average of 31. Additionally, he featured in 100 first-class and 227 List-A games.
Bravo is a global icon and showcased his excellence worldwide. He represented 27 teams across 11 countries and won 17 T20 titles, including two T20 World Cups with West Indies. Most recently, he was the bowling coach for Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup.
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