Bravo retires, to join KKR as mentor
World Cup-winning West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and will join IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders as its mentor, a move that marks the end of his long-standing association with Chennai Super Kings.
In KKR, the 40-year-old will replace Gautam Gambhir, who left the role to take over as India’s head coach earlier this year. Bravo’s last season in the Caribbean Premier League was cut short due to an injury that he sustained earlier this week.
“Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything,” he wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “Twenty-one years as a professional cricketer - it’s been an incredible journey, filled with many highs and a few lows. Most importantly, I was able to live my dream because I gave you 100 at every step.”
“As much as I’d love to continue this relationship, it’s time to face reality.”
Bravo had stepped away from international cricket in 2021 while concluding his IPL career last year.
He won three IPL titles as a CSK player after joining the franchise in 2011. He then became the team’s bowling coach in the 2023 season. He also worked as a consultant with the Afghanistan men’s team.
“DJ Bravo joining us is an exciting development. His relentless drive to win, along with his vast experience and deep knowledge, will greatly benefit our franchise and players,” Knight Riders Group CEO Venky Mysore said.
