Dwayne Bravo has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket following an injury that cut short his final season in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Bravo, who will turn 41 next month, is the leading wicket-taker in T20 history. He had previously retired from international cricket in 2021 and stepped away from the IPL in 2023 to focus on coaching roles, notably with the Afghanistan men’s team and Chennai Super Kings over the past year.
During his 18-year career, Bravo celebrated two World Cup victories with the West Indies and earned titles in various T20 leagues, including the IPL, PSL, and Big Bash League. With 631 wickets across 582 T20 matches, he ranks second only to compatriot Kieron Pollard.
Bravo confirmed this would be his last CPL season. He was set to compete in the third season of the UAE’s ILT20 with MI Emirates but withdrew after injuring his groin in a match against the St Lucia Kings.
A five-time CPL champion, Bravo has claimed three titles with the Trinbago Knight Riders and led the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to their first championship in 2021. Known for mentoring emerging players, he played a pivotal role in the development of all-rounder Dominic Drakes, who became a standout performer under his guidance.
Bravo has also nurtured talents like USA fast bowler Ali Khan, whom he initially discovered in the US Open T20 competition before recommending him to the Trinbago Knight Riders.
As he retires, Bravo leaves behind a legacy as one of T20 cricket’s most influential figures.
