"End of an Era" - Fans react as Dwayne Bravo retires and Chris Gayle potentially plays his final T20I for West Indies
T20 stalwart Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from international cricket and played his farewell game today against Australia in Abu Dhabi. It was the West Indies' final match in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Legendary batter Chris Gayle also seemed to have played his final game for West Indies although he has not officially announced anything yet.
Fans and the cricketing fraternity took to Twitter on this occasion to remember the achievements of the two modern-day legends in the T20 format and termed it the 'end of an era'.
Fans take to Twitter as Dwayne Bravo retires and Chris Gayle potentially plays his final T20I for West Indies
@ICC 📍End of an Era.Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo are one of the Greatest T20 players Of All Time. Two times T20 World Cup champion. Thank You, Universal Boss and Champion for the amazing and beautiful memories.😢😢
Ohhh @henrygayle you're such a superstar.
The cricketing world will miss such a beautiful and colourful personality.
Love the UNIVERSE BOSS
Adios and am sure life post this will be even more colourful n Fun ❤️❤️❤️
#CricketTwitter #WorldCupT20
Two of the very greatest in the T20 game on view for the West Indies for, possibly, the last time. Irrespective of how this tournament has gone, @henrygayle and @DJBravo47 have been jewels. It will be very strange to see the West Indies take the field without them
One of the greatest T20I players of all time! Congratulations on a wonderful career @henrygayle . You inspired a new generation of players all around the world, go well Universe Boss 👏
The greatest entertainer in the history of world cricket bows out. What a batsman, what a character, what an irrepressible life force. A joy to watch him play, an honour to call him a friend.
Congrats on a monumental career, Universe Boss @henrygayle 👏👏👏🔥🔥 https://t.co/Xz5PihttsE
Great win tonight!! Fingers crossed now!! Was great to also be out the for Universe boss and DJ bravo last game. Class cricketers and unbelievable entertainers. #cricket #friendship instagram.com/p/CV8KqrFvSci/…
Hiding his tears inside his Sun Glasses
Go Well Champion @henrygayle sir!!!!
We will forever cherish Universe Boss memories ❤❤❤ https://t.co/xF9G8PFNA5
Was that an indication from the universe boss?.!The greatest ever batsman to play T20.! https://t.co/I8wWKJtUCn
End Of An Era
The Bradman of T20 Cricket And Universe Boss
#ChrisGayle https://t.co/viowKcKv4r
Chris Gayle in T20Is for WI
75 innings
1899 runs
27.92 average
137.50 strike rate
14 x 50s
2 x 100s
158 x Fours
123 x Sixes
Thank You Universe Boss ❤💔 https://t.co/2fCcYxtr7h
Chris gayle
The Universe BOSS
T20 🐐 https://t.co/U9IhmMQr5Y
Great showman the Universe Boss. @henrygayle , You and your acts of mischief will be missed ! Wonderful Entertainer he was.
#AUSvWI
#T20WorldCup
#WestIndies https://t.co/frIRqDT4cK
Dominated in all the three formats of game 🏏
That's why he is called "UNIVERSE BOSS"🌍👑End Of an era 💔😥😥
#ChrisGayle #T20WorldCup https://t.co/NX0jiNNKjs
Congratulations for an amazing career @djbravo47 and @henrygayle. Thank you for all the great memories, International cricket will miss you 🤗. Have a great journey ahead Brothers 🙌 #DjBravo #ChrisGayle twitter.com/windiescricket…
What a wonderful cricketing legend these duo has been in T20 cricket around the world 😻❤️
One with the most number of T20 runs around the globe💥
One with the most number of T20 wickets around the globe🔥
Happy retirement universal boss & Champion Bravo 😘
#T20WorldCup https://t.co/HwERKg6zHH
#AUSvWI #ChrisGayle
Dwayne Bravo: I take retirement on t20 format
Chris Gayle* https://t.co/3d16UCIMEJ
#AUSvWI
Thank you Champion Bravo and Universe Boss Chris Gayle for all those beautiful memories and unlimited entertainment in the T20s.
G.O.A.T ❤👑
#AUSvWI https://t.co/QoZjlvlLAN
26,007 intl. Runs & 623 intl. Wickets in one frame.
They Entertained us for years. This was not easy but they did it. Thanks Chris Gayle and Dwayne bravo for your wonderful enterraining career.
END OF AN ERA
You will be missed 💔 https://t.co/S0niZP2JAP
Chris Gayle & Dwayne Bravo defined a decade of T20 cricket. It's hard to believe they are saying farewell to international cricket. Go well big men, you changed the game. #UniverseBoss #T20WorldCup #ChrisGayle #DJBravo
Australian players giving Guard of honour to Dwayne Bravo And Chris Gayle. - This is just so beautiful to see. https://t.co/ALGGRXQSup
A dream come true and a career of passion.👏🏿 #T20WorldCup #MissionMaroon https://t.co/rxBbQCm6Fi
Chris Gayle & Dwayne Bravo defined a decade of T20 cricket. It's hard to believe they are saying farewell to international cricket. Go well big men, you changed the game.
Once a 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧, always a 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 💪
@DJBravo47, tipping his 🎩in the #Windies jersey, one last time!
Which is your favourite #DJBravo moment?
ICC #T20WorldCup | #LiveTheGame https://t.co/DbuqNuJTQ6
Thank You Christopher Henry Gayle ♥️🙏🏽
It has been a disappointing campaign for us: Kieron Pollard
After suffering a heavy defeat against Australia in their final game of the 2021 T20 World Cup, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard revealed that it was a disappointing campaign for his side. The defending champions failed to reach the semi-finals this time around and bowed out of the tournament in the super 12.
During the post-match presentation, Pollard reflected on West Indies' performance in the World Cup and said:
"It has been a disappointing campaign for us this time around. The batting has lived up to expectations to some extent. The bowling has been decent as well. We could have done better with the fielding department. Overall, we weren't good enough collectively and could have done so much more."
He added:
"According to me, it's the end of an era. Some guys are leaving who have done some good things for T20 cricket on the whole, not only in the Caribbean but all around the world. Sometimes you don't want to sum up the entire thing considering one tournament's outcome when it comes to that. But, rationally, these guys have done pretty well for themselves and we as people are very, very proud of their services for the team.
The time is now ripe for the West Indies to give the youngsters a chance and identify potential players to fill the void left behind by their stalwarts.