Dwayne Bravo’s Emotional Farewell in Caribbean Premier League Cut Short by Injury

Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], September 26: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo played his last match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after his farewell season was cut short due to an injury. Bravo was set to retire from the league after the end of the tournament. However, on Tuesday he sustained a groin injury while fielding against the St Lucia Kings in Tarouba.

Considered one of the most decorated West Indies all-rounders, Bravo was going to turn 41 next month. He got injured while attempting to catch St Lucia Kings captain Faf du Plessis in the seventh over. He left the field immediately and didn’t bowl a single over, which eventually turned out to be his final game in the CPL. He stepped up to bat at number 11 during TKR’s failed attempt to chase down 219. He faced just a single delivery, which hit him on his thigh. He then retired hurt and was visibly trying to hold back tears.

His former compatriot and TKR captain, Kieron Pollard, praised Bravo for his contribution to cricket and for inspiring everyone with his charismatic personality. Pollard said, “When he pulled up [injured], it looked pretty serious. Obviously, him coming to bat [at No.11] is not just to win the game, but to know the extent of the injury. We’re not sure if this is going to be the end for him but overall, from the team perspective, we just want to tell him thank you very much for all that he has done for cricket, for Trinidad & Tobago, and for the wider world. He’s been a charismatic person and has been inspiring throughout, and I just want to tell him thank you. He’s not in a good space right now, but obviously he’s given everything that he has to cricket, and cricket has rewarded him as well.”

Bravo played 107 matches in the CPL, scoring 1,155 runs at an average of 20.62 and a strike rate of 129.33. With the ball, he took 129 wickets at an average of 23.02.