Dwayne Bravo replaces Gautam Gambhir, appointed new KKR mentor post retirement

  • Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is the new mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders following his retirement announcement. He replaces Gautam Gambhir and will manage other franchises. KKR's CEO highlighted Bravo's valuable experience and winning mentality.

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Updated27 Sep 2024, 01:05 PM IST
West Indies Dwayne Bravo in action against Australia in T20 World Cup
West Indies Dwayne Bravo in action against Australia in T20 World Cup(Reuters)

Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has been announced as the new mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders, shortly after the veteran announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in an Instagram post. Bravo will have big shoes to fill as he takes over from Gautam Gambhir, who had a very successful stint with KKR, helping the team win the IPL trophy in the only season he was with the franchise.

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According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Bravo met with KKR CEO Venky Mysore during the Caribbean Premier League before agreeing to take on the coveted role. Bravo will also reportedly oversee other franchises under the Knight Riders banner, including Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), Los Angeles Knight Riders (MLC) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20).

"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." KKR CEO Mysore was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo

Notably, Bravo started his IPL journey with Chennai Super Kings in 2011 and retired from the cash-rich league after the 2022 season. He later joined CSK as their bowling coach in 2023 and helped the franchise lift the prestigious trophy that year.

Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from cricket:

In a post on Instagram, Bravo announced his retirement from international cricket while reflecting on his 21-year cricketing journey. He wrote,“Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything. From the age of five, I knew this was what I wanted to do—this was the sport I was destined to play. I had no interest in anything else, and I dedicated my entire life to you. In return, you gave me the life I dreamed of for myself and my family. For that, I can’t thank you enough.”

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First Published:27 Sep 2024, 01:05 PM IST
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