“Your presence was more valuable than numbers” - Kieron Pollard reacts as Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Kieron Pollard wrote a heartfelt tribute to his teammate Dwayne Bravo, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, September 26. DJ Bravo, a member of the Trinbago Knight Riders in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2024, had previously stated that this season would be his last.

However, he opted to step away from the game mid-season after a groin injury sustained against the Saint Lucia Kings on September 23 ended his campaign early. Knight Riders captain and Bravo's former West Indies teammate, Kieron Pollard, took to Instagram to share a message, writing:

"You did it your way most important. Kudos to a wonderful career. Your thoughtfulness for others mentorship, big brother attributes, your genuine nature to see others succeed is one put amongst one on the best to have ever played this game."

"Persons might want to judge by career numbers but your presence was more valuable than the numbers. As you wish the sport that have given you everything goodbye from a playing perspective. We are positively sure on the other side success will also follow," he added.

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Bravo retired as the leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket, with 631 dismissals in 582 matches.

Dwayne Bravo joins Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor ahead of IPL 2025

Dwayne Bravo, who served as the bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), has joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a mentor for the upcoming 2025 season.

Reacting to the news, KKR CEO Venky Mysore remarked:

"DJ Bravo joining us is a very exciting development. His deep desire to win wherever he plays, his extensive experience and knowledge will benefit the franchise and all players immensely. We are also pleased that he will be involved with all our other franchise around the world - CPL, MLC, & ILT20."

Dwayne Bravo succeeds Gautam Gambhir, who was the KKR mentor in the 2024 season when the team won its third IPL title.