“To all CSK fans…”: Dwayne Bravo’s special message to Men in Yellow as he joins KKR as mentor
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News Mania Desk /Sohom Chatterjee/ 28th September 2024
Former West Indies and CSK player Dwayne Bravo thanked the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management for the love and support he received during his tenure at the franchise throughout the years as a player and most recently as the bowling coach after he joined Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2025 season.
KKR announced Bravo as the franchise’s new mentor as Gautam Gambhir became the head coach of the Indian Men’s Cricket team.
Bravo, soon-to-be 41-year-old, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket a day prior to this announcement after sustaining a groin injury in the Caribbean Premier League. He retired from international cricket in 2021 and also retired from IPL last year.
Speaking in a video by CSK’s official X handle, Bravo said, “Vanakkam, this is a champion. It is not a secret now that the news is out that I have accepted the deal to be the mentor of the Knight Riders franchise. Just want to take this time to give a special mention and a special thank you to the CSK management team for giving me their blessings to move on to do something that I am really passionate about,” Bravo said.
“My fans in Chennai and to all the CSK fans around the world, I call on you to give me your blessings and support as you always do. I know this is a sad moment for you guys, but it is one that I encourage you to continue to support me in everything that I do. Lot’s of love, yellove, all the time. See you guys soon. See you on the other side,” he added.
Bravo also expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge ahead of him by saying, “I’ve been part of the Trinbago Knight Riders for the last 10 years in the CPL. Having played for and against the Knight Riders in various leagues, I have a lot of respect for how they operate. The owners’ passion, the professionalism of the management, and the family-like environment make it a special place. This is the perfect platform for me as I transition from playing to mentoring and coaching the next generation of players.”
The West Indian all-rounder lifted four IPL trophies with CSK over the course of 13 years since joining the Tamilnadu franchise in 2011.
