Dwayne Bravo retires as IPL player, to stay on as Chennai Super Kings bowling coach

Dwayne Bravo on Friday announced that he has decided to retire from the Indian Premier League and continue with Chennai SuperKings as their bowling coach.

Bravo was let go by the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL 2023 auction after being an integral part of the championship winning sides under MS Dhoni.

CSK has announced the West Indies all-rounder as their new bowling coach with Laxmipathy Balaji taking a break for a year. Bravo opened up on his excitement in taking the role and said he was happy to be a part of IPL history.

“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!” said Bravo.

K.S Viswanathan, the CEO of CSK, congratulated Bravo for his IPL career and said that the franchise excited to continue its association with the West Indies all-rounder.

“Congratulations to Dwayne Bravo on a tremendous career in the IPL. He has been a crucial member of the Super Kings family for more than a decade and we are excited to continue the association. Bravo’s vast experience will be of immense value to our players and support staff. We are confident that our bowling group will thrive under his guidance,” said Viswanathan.

Bravo is currently the leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 183 scalps to his name from 161 matches. He has been with CSK since 2011 and was part of their IPL triumps in 2011, 2018 and 2021.