West Indies legend Bravo retires from cricket

West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo, 40, brings forward his retirement after picking up a groin injury.

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Dwayne Bravo retired from international cricket in 2021 Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has retired from all forms of cricket after a groin injury curtailed the final season of his career. The 40-year-old, the leading T20 wicket-taker in history, had planned to retire at the end of the current Caribbean Premier League campaign. However, after sustaining a groin injury, the Trinbago Knight Riders player has decided to finish immediately. “My mind wants to keep going, but my body can no longer endure the pain, the breakdowns, and the strain” Bravo said in a post on Instagram. “I can’t put myself in a position where I might let down my team-mates, my fans, or the teams I represent. “So, with a heavy heart, I officially announce my retirement from the sport. Today, the champion bids farewell.” Bravo became the first male cricketer to take more than 600 wickets in all T20 matches and ended up with 631 wickets at an average of 24.40 runs and economy of 8.26 per over. He won three Indian Premier League titles with the Chennai Super Kings – and is currently third on the list of most wickets taken with 183 – as well as the T20 World Cup on two occasions with the West Indies. Bravo, who played 40 tests and 164 one-day internationals for the West Indies before retiring from international cricket in 2021, will take up a mentor role with IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Get cricket news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Southampton 2-0 up, Everton lead Ipswich, Man Utd 0-0 Brentford Tottenham blow away West Ham as Kudus sent off in dominant derby win New Zealand beat Great Britain to win America’s Cup The drone that started a riot How a politically charged match between Serbia and Albania descended into violent chaos Life and death decisions on the frontline Meet the people making sure every second counts Should we take teenagers more seriously? Dr Lucy Foulkes argues that our adolescence shapes us David uncovers the hidden histories of two buildings Discover the lives of residents in London and Berlin during World War Two The black coaches leading Orlando Pride to success Which Premier League players have been surprise packages? Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England Why Chelsea are now seeing ‘real’ Caicedo – Potter Desperate measures bring Pakistan a moment of salvation Rebuilding an empire – how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes ‘Never give up’ – Calafiori’s journey from big injury to Premier League How did Tuchel’s England appointment happen so quickly and quietly? From heart op to England return – how Isiekwe fought back From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 – who is ‘all round good egg’ Barry? What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen? Why the short contract? How will he play? Tuchel’s England move explained Eliminated England aren’t fit enough – Hartley Tuchel – a sacrifice of principle or best man for England job? Vote now for your BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year All too familiar as England crumble when it matters most Is there a danger of F1 becoming the best rich drivers? Meet the nominees for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. VideoMeet the nominees for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year ‘I joked I’d give him £500 if he scored’ – but did Trent experiment work? Chepngetich breaks marathon world record. VideoChepngetich breaks marathon world record © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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