Former West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo parted ways with Chennai Super Kings and joined the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor for the IPL 2025 season.
Dwayne Bravo who was with the Chennai Super Kings last season has moved to KKR to fill the vacant “mentor’ post for the IPL 2025 season.
Right after Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach of the India Men’s cricket team, KKR was in a hunt for a new mentor and roped in the former West Indies allrounder to fill the vacant post.
Under Gautam Gambhir, Kolkata Knight riders won their first title since 2014 earlier this year. Dwayne Bravo’s appointment comes hours after the all-rounder announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday(September 27).
“Over his illustrious career, he has played 582 T20 matches, taken 631 wickets, and scored nearly 7,000 runs. With more championship wins than any other cricketer, Bravo’s experience is unparalleled,” KKR stated in an official release.
Say hello to our new Mentor, DJ ‘sir champion’ Bravo! 💜
Welcome to the City of Champions! 🎶🏆 pic.twitter.com/Kq03t4J4ia
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 27, 2024
Right after the official announcement, KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo praised Knight Riders’ management.
“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,” Bravo said.
Knight Riders confirms Bravo’s involvement in their other franchise cricket teams in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket and ILT20.
Venky Mysore, CEO of Knight Riders Group, said: “DJ Bravo joining us is an exciting development. His relentless drive to win, along with his vast experience and deep knowledge, will greatly benefit our franchise and players. We’re also pleased that Bravo will be involved with our other franchises globally, including CPL, MLC, and ILT20.”
