Dwayne Bravo, the former West Indies captain and renowned all-rounder, has expressed his gratitude to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and the management for appointing him as the franchise’s mentor. Bravo’s appointment extends to KKR’s sister franchises in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket, and ILT20.
In a heartfelt video message, Bravo thanked his former team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), for their support and blessings as he embarks on this new chapter in his coaching career. Bravo, who retired from the IPL in 2021, served as the franchise’s bowling coach in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
“I want to say a big, big thank you to the Knight Riders family and the management for trusting me, giving me the opportunity to be a part of a very special franchise,” Bravo said. “I also want to thank the management and staff of the Chennai Super Kings for giving me the blessings to move on and carry on in my journey.”
Bravo recalled a message from KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who encouraged him to continue “partying and winning trophies” in the years to come. “So now, with that being said, I look forward to doing my best and I look forward to doing great things with the team in Purple,” Bravo added.
Bravo’s stint with KKR marks his second coaching role in the IPL. He joined CSK in 2011, retired from the franchise in 2022, and returned in 2023 as the bowling coach. The decorated Caribbean star has lifted four IPL titles with CSK in various roles.
With 183 wickets, Bravo is the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. He is also the first player to win two purple caps in the tournament, in 2013 and 2015. Bravo’s appointment as KKR mentor is a testament to his vast experience and leadership qualities, which are expected to guide the franchise to future success.
