DJ Bravo New KKR Mentor, Bravo’s Retirement News
Bravo will take on the role of mentor for the 2025 Indian Premier League season, as confirmed by the reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders. The West Indies all-rounder was a member of the CSK coaching team, and with former KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir departing, this news comes as a complete surprise. Bravo seized the chance to become the KKR side’s new mentor wholeheartedly just hours after announcing his retirement.
KKR has had huge success after appointing Gautam Gambhir as a mentor, but now with his departure, the team was left with a big void however the appointment of DJ Bravo shows once again a positive side of the management. The three-time IPL champions have made this announcement ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega auction, where his help would be much needed in building the right team for the future.
The mega auction presents a wonderful opportunity to teams to revamp and build a good side, now with a mentor like DJ Bravo who has proven success not just as a player but also as a good coaching staff member. His recent success with Afghanistan as a bowling consultant has also motivated the KKR management to hire the services of DJ Bravo to build a good team for the 2025 season.
Shocking News After, Shocking Announcement
Earlier today, Dwayne Bravo, the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, announced his retirement. Featuring in his final season of the Caribbean Premier League, Bravo’s stint with the Trinbago Knight Riders was cut short due to injury. On Friday, the iconic all-rounder made his decision official.
Bravo took to Instagram to express his heartfelt farewell to the game: “Today, I bid farewell to the game that has given me everything. From the age of five, cricket was my one true passion. I had no other interests—this was my calling, and I devoted my entire life to it. In return, the game gave me a life I had always envisioned, for both myself and my family. For that, I am forever grateful.”
As one of the most successful T20 cricketers in history, Bravo leaves behind a remarkable legacy, his contributions etched in the annals of the sport.
