Dwayne Bravo Announces Retirement From Cricket

News Americas, New York, NY, 27 September 2024: Dwayne Bravo, one of the most popular figures in T20 cricket, has officially announced his retirement from all forms of the sport after an injury-shortened season in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The 40-year-old West Indian all-rounder, who retires as the highest wicket-taker in T20 history, has retired from the game after an illustrious 18-year career.

Bravo had already retired from international cricket in 2021 and the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, turning his attention to coaching. Over the past year, he has been involved in coaching roles for the Chennai Super Kings and the Afghanistan men’s team.

In an emotional Instagram post, Bravo revealed his decision to retire. “My mind wants to go on, but my body can’t take the pain, the breakdown and the strain anymore,” he wrote. “I can’t put myself in a position where I can let down my teammates, my fans or the teams I represent. Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I officially announce my retirement from the sport. Today, the champion bids farewell.”

Bravo’s career was marked by remarkable achievements, including winning titles in major T20 leagues such as IPL, Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Big Bash League (BBL). He also played a key role in West Indies’ T20 World Cup victories in 2012 and 2016.

Bravo walks away with an astounding 631 wickets in 582 T20 matches, second only to West Indian Kieron Pollard in total appearances. His final CPL season came to an early end after he suffered a groin injury during a match against St. Lucia Kings in Tarouba.

Bravo was slated to take part in the UAE ILT20 with MI Emirates but chose to end his rumored career instead. He leaves as the most decorated player in CPL history, with five titles, including three with Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). Bravo captained TKR to back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018, and later led St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their first CPL title in 2021.