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Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as their new coach. Bravo, a legend of the Twenty20 format, declared his intention to retire from all cricketing competitions following an unfortunate injury-related finish to his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 season. Shortly after announcing his public retirement from professional cricket, Bravo became the new coach of KKR, taking Gautam Gambhir’s place.
” His great expertise and knowledge, together with his strong desire to succeed wherever he plays, will be extremely beneficial to the team and all of the players. KKR CEO Venky Mysore said in a statement, “We are also happy that he will be involved with all of our franchises around the world, – CPL, MLC, and ILT20.”
further conveyed his excitement at starting a new chapter in his professional life.I have a great deal of respect for the Knight Riders’ methods because I have played for and against them in a number of leagues.
It’s a unique venue because of the founders’ enthusiasm, the management’s expertise, and the cozy, familial atmosphere. As I go from being a player to a coach and guide to the players of tomorrow, this is the ideal platform for me.”
The legendary West Indian cricket player had already left the IPL and retired from international cricket in 2021.
Bravo, which had previously declared before the beginning of the current CPL that it wouldBravo posted on Instagram saying, “Dear Cricket, today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.” Bravo had already said at the beginning of the current CPL season that it would be his final one.
I knew at the age of five that this was my dream job and that playing this sport was my destiny. I devoted my entire life to you and had no interest in anything else. You granted me and my family the life I had always imagined in exchange.
He has been employed by his IPL team, Chennai Super Kings, for the past 12 months, and he was also named Afghanistan’s bowling consultant for the
“Playing professional cricket for twenty-one years has been an amazing ride, with many highs and a few lows. Most significantly, I was able to fulfill my dream because I always gave you my all.
Even though I would really like to keep our connection going, it’s time to accept reality. My body can no longer take the pain, the breakdowns, the strain, and my mind’s desire to carry on. The message stated, “I can’t put myself in a situation where I might disappoint my fans, my teammates, or the teams I represent.”
Over the course of his 18-year career, Bravo became the standard for T20 cricket, winning championships with the West Indies, PSL, and IPL. He also became a two-time global champion. With 631 wickets from 582 appearances in the format, he finishes second only to fellow countryman Kieron Pollard.
Thus, I humbly declare my official resignation from the sport. The Champion says goodbye for now. I have no regrets about my career or this choice, despite the bittersweet nature of its ending. I’m excited for my upcoming chapter now,” the post said in its conclusion.
