KKR Announce IPL Great Dwayne Bravo As Gautam Gambhir’s Replacement, CSK Fans Stunned

KKR Announce IPL Great Dwayne Bravo As Gautam Gambhir’s Replacement, CSK Fans Stunned



The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) introduced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the brand new mentor for the franchise, forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Bravo, a legend of the T20 format, introduced his choice to retire from all types of cricket after a bitter conclusion to his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 season, as a consequence of an damage. Just hours after making retirement from the game as a participant public, Bravo signed for KKR as their new mentor, changing Gautam Gambhir.

“DJ Bravo becoming a member of us is a really thrilling improvement. His deep need to win wherever he performs, his in depth expertise and information will profit the franchise and all gamers immensely. We are additionally happy that he will likely be concerned with all our franchises all over the world – CPL, MLC and ILT20,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore mentioned in a press release. 

The indisputable fact that Bravo, who’s a Chennai Super Kings legend, joined a rival IPL franchise as mentor, left many CSK followers surprised with the choice. 

Bravo additionally expressed his enthusiasm as he marked the start of a brand new chapter in his profession. He mentioned: “I’ve been a part of the Trinbago Knight Riders for the final 10 years within the CPL. Having performed for and towards the Knight Riders in varied leagues, I’ve a number of respect for the way they function.

“The house owners’ ardour, the professionalism of the administration, and the family-like surroundings make it a particular place. This is the right platform for me as I transition from enjoying to mentoring and training the following technology of gamers.”

The West Indies nice had earlier retired from worldwide cricket in 2021 and stepped away from IPL.

Bravo, who had already introduced at first of the continued CPL that it will be his final season, shared a put up on Instagram, “Dear Cricket, at this time is the day I say goodbye to the sport that has given me all the pieces. From the age of 5, I knew this was what I needed to do- this was the game I used to be destined to play. I had no real interest in the rest, and devoted my total life to you. In return, you gave me the life I dreamed of for myself and my household. For that, I can not thanks sufficient.”

Over the final 12 months, he has labored with each his IPL aspect Chennai Super Kings and was additionally appointed Afghanistan’s bowling marketing consultant for the 2024 T20 World Cup within the West Indies and USA.

“Twenty-one years as an expert cricketer – it has been an unbelievable journey, stuffed with many highs and some lows. Most importantly, I used to be capable of dwell my dream as a result of I gave you 100 (per cent) at each step. As a lot as l’d like to proceed this relationship, it is time to face actuality. My thoughts needs to maintain going, however my physique can now not endure the ache, the breakdowns, and the pressure. I can not put myself ready the place I would let down my teammates, my followers, or the groups I signify,” the put up learn.

In an 18-year profession, Bravo set the benchmark in T20 cricket, successful titles on the IPL, PSL and Big Bash, in addition to changing into a two-time world champion with West Indies. He finishes with 631 wickets within the format from 582 appearances – second solely to compatriot Kieron Pollard.

“So, with a heavy coronary heart, I formally announce my retirement from the game. Today, the Champion bids farewell. Though this ending is bittersweet, I’ve no regrets about my profession or this choice. Now, I sit up for my subsequent chapter,” the put up concluded.

With IAN Inputs

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