By: Tito Chapman
Last night (Wednesday 24th October), former Windies captain Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
DJ Bravo, one of the top T20 all-rounders will now focus his attention on prolonging his career in T20 club cricket.
Via press release Bravo stated:
“After 14 years when I made my debut for the WI, I still remember that moment I received the Maroon cap before walking onto the Lord’s cricket ground against England in July 2004. The enthusiasm and passion I felt then, I have kept with me throughout my career.”
Dwayne Bravo
“However, I must accept that for me to preserve my longevity as a professional cricket. I must do as others before have done, leave the international arena for the next generation of players.”
Dwayne Bravo
Having played 40 Test matches, Bravo scored 2200 runs and claimed 86 wickets. In ODIs, he scored 2968 runs and 199 wickets, while in T20 internationals he has scored 1142 runs and 52 wickets.
The 35 year old Bravo last represented the team against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in 2016.