Dwayne Bravo retired
Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. He will continue working with Chennai Super Kings as its bowling coach for the upcoming campaign. Let us look at details on Dwayne Bravo retired from IPL.
Declaring his retirement and coaching journey, Bravo said. “I’m looking forward to this new journey. It’s something I see myself doing after my playing days is fully over. I enjoy working with bowlers and it’s a role I’m excited about. From player to coach, I don’t think I have to adjust much because while I’m playing, I always work with bowlers and try to come up with plans and ideas on how to have that one step ahead of the batsmen. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off! I never thought I would be the leading wicket taker in the history of IPL. But I’m just happy to be a part of IPL history.”
Dwayne Bravo in IPL
After 15 seasons of the IPL, he finished with 183 wickets, the most ever taken. This was 13 more than Lasith Malinga in second place and 17 more than Yuzvendra Chahal, the next most productive active bowler. With a best of 4 for 22, Bravo’s wickets came at an economy rate of 8.38 across 158 innings in 161 games. Additionally, at a strike rate of 129.57, he scored 1560 runs.
Bravo has participated in the IPL every year since it began in 2008, with the exception of 2017, when he was unable to play for the Gujarat Lions due to an injury. He had joined Mumbai Indians in 2008 and played for them for three seasons before being purchased by Super Kings in an auction in 2011. Bravo was taken on by the Lions after the Super Kings were placed on indefinite hiatus in 2016 and 2017 before being retained by the Super Kings in 2018.
Dwayne Bravo’s Journey With Chennai Super Kings
Bravo played 144 games, took 168 wickets, and scored 1556 runs for Super Kings, the side he eventually became synonymous with. He participated in three of their four IPL victories, in 2011, 2018, and 2021. Bravo was absent from their 2010 victory because he was still playing for the Mumbai Indians. He earned the Purple Cap while playing for Super Kings in 2013 (32 wickets) and 2015. (26 wickets). He is still one of just two players to have twice won the Purple Cap (the other being Bhuvneshwar Kumar).
Dwayne Bravo As CSK’s Bowling Coach
Talking about Bravo as CSK’s Bowling Coach, Kasi Viswanathan, Super Kings’ Chief executive said.
“He has been a crucial member of the Super Kings family for more than a decade, and we are excited to continue the association. Bravo’s vast experience will be of immense value to our players and support staff. We are confident that our bowling group will thrive under his guidance.”
Bravo has been one of the best entertainers in the Indian Premier League. Not seeing him playing on field will definitely make fans miss him. Although, we wish the legend of T20 a great journey ahead. All the Best Champion!
