‘Miss you champion’ – Twitter bids adieu Dwayne Bravo as he announces retirement from Indian T20 League
Dwayne Bravo (Image Credit: Twitter)
Former West Indies skipper and Chennai all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo has called time on his Indian T20 League career. Notably, the decision has come three weeks ahead of the player auction for the 2023 Indian T20 League. He was part of the team since the 2011 season (apart from the 2016 and 2017 seasons when the team was suspended). Bravo was part of the team’s title-winning campaigns in seasons, 2011, 2018, and 2021.
Early this year, the team had a horrible campaign as they finished ninth. Meanwhile, the Trinidadian remains the leading wicket-takers in the tournament’s history. After announcing his retirement, the 2012 20-20 World Cup winner said that he has been looking forward to becoming a coach. He added that he always wanted to take the role after finishing his playing career.
“I’m looking forward to this new journey because it’s something I see myself doing after my playing days is fully over. I enjoy working with bowlers and it’s a role I’m excited about. From player to coach, I don’t think I have to adjust much because while I’m playing, I always work with bowlers and try to come up with plans and ideas on how to have that one step ahead of the batsmen. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off!
“I never thought I would be the leading wicket taker in the history of ITL. But I’m just happy to be a part of IPL history!” said Bravo.
Congratulations to Dwayne Bravo on a tremendous career: K.S Viswanathan
After the announcement, the franchise’s CEO congratulated Dwayne and expressed his excitement for Bravo’s new journey.
“Congratulations to Dwayne Bravo on a tremendous career in the ITL. He has been a crucial member of the Super Kings family for more than a decade and we are excited to continue the association. Bravo’s vast experience will be of immense value to our players and support staff. We are confident that our bowling group will thrive under his guidance,” K.S Viswanathan, Chennai CEO, said.
This is how Twitter reacted
"Dwayne Bravo has been a crucial member of the CSK family for more than a decade. Bravo's vast experience will be of immense value to our players and support staff"
– CSK CEO !!#WhistlePodu | #IPL2023
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) December 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/ImMehulOkk/status/1592538940833423365?s=20&t=Xouz1cf5AVNHqyd8spYC1w
https://twitter.com/ShivaDhonifan7/status/1598381456711352320?s=20&t=B8hVIHAjwMesYs5LPu4GHw
Dwayne Bravo named CSK bowling coach. #IPL2023
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) December 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/Loyalsachfan01/status/1598605493651779585?s=20&t=-m4ng1izUWUU2Ch7RP10Iw
Chennai Super Kings have appointed Dwayne Bravo as their new bowling coach. Franchise says L Balaji, the current bowling coach, will take a year's break due to personal commitments. @ChennaiIPL #crickettwitter
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) December 2, 2022
BRAVO!
Dwayne Bravo's full-stretch one-hander off his own bowling is up there with the greatest #AUSvWI catches ever taken!#NuPure | #WhatACatch pic.twitter.com/BV0Xr2MUmo
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 27, 2022
Dwayne Bravo won't be seen in IPL 2023
So it's probably the end of Bravo's IPL career
We will miss you legend ❤️
— RockstaR MK (@RockstarMK11) December 1, 2022
Dwayne Bravo will be the bowling coach of CSK.
He ends his IPL career as the leading wicket taker in history, a true champion!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/Cricketracker/status/1598611323910524930?s=20&t=-m4ng1izUWUU2Ch7RP10Iw
