FAREWELL BRAVO

Bravo retires from all cricket

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Over the last 12 months, Bravo had dabbled in coaching as well.
Over the last 12 months, Bravo had dabbled in coaching as well. © CPL via Getty Images.

His CPL 2024 cut short by injury, Dwayne Bravo has confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket. Bravo, who retired from IPL last year, is the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 history.

"Twenty-one years as a professional cricketer - it's been an incredible journey, filled with many highs and a few lows," Bravo wrote in his Instagram post announcing retirement on Thursday (September 26). "Most importantly, I was able to live my dream because I gave you 100 (per cent) at every step. As much as I'd love to continue this relationship, it's time to face reality.

"My mind wants to keep going, but my body can no longer endure the pain, the breakdowns, and the strain. I can't put myself in a position where I might let down my teammates, my fans, or the teams I represent.

"So, with a heavy heart, I officially announce my retirement from the sport. Today, the Champion bids farewell."

The West Indies great had earlier retired from international cricket in 2021 and freelanced since in the T20 leagues besides also dabbling in coaching. Over the last 12 months, Bravo has worked with both his IPL side Chennai Super Kings and was also appointed Afghanistan's bowling consultant for the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

In his 18-year career in T20 cricket, Bravo won championships with his CPL teams, in the IPL, the Pakistan Super League as well as the Big Bash League. Three of his five CPL titles are with Trinbago Knight Riders, leading them to consecutive trophies in 2017 and 2018 before leading St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to their maiden title in 2021. He also led Besides, he's a two-time World Cup winner with West Indies, and walks into the sunset with 631 wickets in the shortest format of the game in 582 matches.

Bravo had already announced at the start of the ongoing CPL that it would be his last season. While he had been retained by MI Emirates in UAE's ILT20, but a groin injury while fielding during a CPL 2024 game earlier this week put paid to those chances.

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