Dwayne Bravo Joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Mentor After Retiring from Cricket
Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their new mentor for IPL 2025, succeeding Gautam Gambhir. Bravo, who is turning 41 next month, recently retired from all forms of cricket after sustaining a groin injury in the Caribbean Premier League.
Bravo expressed his gratitude to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management for their love and support during his tenure as their bowling coach. Speaking in a video by CSK’s official X handle, Bravo said, “Vanakkam, this is a champion. It is not a secret now that the news is out that I have accepted the deal to be the mentor of the Knight Riders franchise. Just want to take this time to give a special mention and a special thank you to the CSK management team for giving me their blessings to move on to do something that I am really passionate about.”
Bravo also called on his fans in Chennai and around the world to continue supporting him in his new role. “My fans in Chennai and to all the CSK fans around the world, I call on you to give me your blessings and support as you always do. I know this is a sad moment for you guys, but it is one that I encourage you to continue to support me in everything that I do. Lot’s of love, yellove, all the time. See you guys soon. See you on the other side,” he added.
Bravo’s stint with KKR will be his second coaching role in the IPL. He joined CSK in 2011, retired from the franchise in 2022, and in 2023 joined the five-time champions as the bowling coach. The renowned West Indies all-rounder lifted four IPL titles with CSK in different roles. He is the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 183 scalps and the first player to win two purple caps in the tournament, in 2013 and 2015.
Bravo is enthusiastic about this new chapter in his life and said, “I’ve been part of the Trinbago Knight Riders for the last 10 years in the CPL. Having played for and against the Knight Riders in various leagues, I have a lot of respect for how they operate. The owners’ passion, the professionalism of the management, and the family-like environment make it a special place. This is the perfect platform for me as I transition from playing to mentoring and coaching the next generation of players.”
Over his illustrious career, Bravo has played 582 T20 matches, taken 631 wickets, and scored nearly 7,000 runs, with more championship wins than any other cricketer.
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Dwayne Bravo -: Dwayne Bravo is a famous cricketer from the West Indies. He played cricket for many years and is known for his skills in both batting and bowling.
Kolkata Knight Riders -: Kolkata Knight Riders, or KKR, is a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They play cricket and are based in Kolkata, India.
Mentor -: A mentor is someone who guides and helps others to learn and improve. In this case, Dwayne Bravo will help the KKR players become better at cricket.
Retiring from Cricket -: Retiring from cricket means that Dwayne Bravo has decided to stop playing cricket professionally. He will no longer play in matches but can still be involved in other ways.
West Indies -: West Indies is a group of countries in the Caribbean that play cricket together as one team. Dwayne Bravo is from this region.
IPL 2025 -: IPL 2025 refers to the Indian Premier League cricket tournament that will take place in the year 2025. It is a popular cricket league in India.
Gautam Gambhir -: Gautam Gambhir is a former Indian cricketer who used to play for the Indian national team and KKR. He was the mentor for KKR before Dwayne Bravo.
Chennai Super Kings -: Chennai Super Kings, or CSK, is another team in the Indian Premier League. Dwayne Bravo used to play for them and later worked as their bowling coach.
Bowling Coach -: A bowling coach is someone who helps cricket players improve their bowling skills. Dwayne Bravo was the bowling coach for CSK before joining KKR.
IPL Titles -: IPL titles are championships won in the Indian Premier League. Dwayne Bravo won four IPL titles with the Chennai Super Kings.
Wicket-Taker -: A wicket-taker is a bowler who gets the batsman out in cricket. Dwayne Bravo is the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history, meaning he has gotten many batsmen out in IPL matches.