Dwayne Bravo retirement IPL: Is Bravo retired from IPL?

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has called time on an illustrious Indian Premier League career with immediate effect. Bravo, who had been released by Chennai Super Kings last month ahead of IPL 2023 auction later this month, announced the development via an official statement published by the franchise after his name was missing from the initial list of registered players for the auction.

Bravo, 39, ends a 15-year career in the biggest T20 league around the world as its highest wicket-taker. Primarily known for his death-bowling skills, Bravo had become a go-to figure for legendary CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the slog overs over the years.

Having retired from international cricket right after ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Bravo’s IPL retirement further brings him closer to the end of what will be a professional career spanning across a couple of decades.

Bravo, who participated in 164 IPL matches for three teams across 14 seasons, emerged as the highest wicket-taker in a season on a couple of occasions (2013 and 2015 – both for Super Kings).

Dwayne Bravo retirement IPL

Although Chennai ended a decade-long association with Bravo as a player, they are all in readiness of beginning an association with him as a member of their support staff. Readers must note that Bravo has replaced former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji (taking a break due to personal commitments) as CSK’s bowling coach for the 16th season of the IPL.

Bravo has become the second West Indian T20 legend after former captain Kieron Pollard to announce his IPL retirement in the last month. However, much like Pollard, Bravo will also be seen in the dugout of one of the most successful IPL franchises.

“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,” Bravo said in a statement.

“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.”