Dwayne Bravo retires from IPL but takes up the role of the bowling coach for CSK

Dwayne Bravo has decided to hang up his boots from IPL but will be a part of the support staff. Chennai Super Kings have appointed him as the team’s bowling coach ahead of IPL 2023. Bravo played the tournament since its inception in 2008, he started with the Mumbai Indian and later moved to Chennai Super Kings which became his home. DJ Bravo is currently the highest wicket-taker in the IPL history, with 183 wickets from 161 matches. The all-rounder has also scored 1560 runs at a strike rate of around 130, his valuable contributions have aided the success of the Super Kings over the years.

The West Indian all-rounder has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings since 2011 and was a major contributor to Chennai Super Kings’ IPL victories in 2011, 2018 and 2021 and the Champions League T20 victory in 2014. In his prime, the allrounder was known for his death bowling, deceiving plenty of batters with his slower ones. He was Dhoni’s go-to bowler in tough situations. Bravo won the Purple Cap on two occasions, first in 2013 and then in the 2015 edition of the Indian Premier League. For CSK, Bravo has played 144 matches, picking up 168 wickets and scoring 1556 runs.

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“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. 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. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off, I never thought I would be the leading wicket taker in the history of IPL. But I’m just happy to be a part of IPL history!” stated Bravo in a CSK press release.