Kolkata knight riders name dwayne bravo as new mentor. He takes over from Gautam Gambhir, who has left the team to join the Indian national squad. Before this role, Bravo was the bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders New Mentor Dwayne Bravo’s Excitement
Bravo shared his excitement about this new opportunity. He said, “I have been part of the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League for the last 10 years. Having played for and against the Knight Riders in different leagues, I have great respect for their operations. The owners’ passion, the management’s professionalism, and the family-like atmosphere make it a unique place. This is the perfect step for me as I move from playing to mentoring and coaching the next generation of players.“
Bravo’s Impressive Career
Throughout his remarkable career, Bravo has played in 582 T20 matches, taking 631 wickets and scoring nearly 7,000 runs. He holds more championship titles than any other cricketer, giving him unmatched experience.
Knight Riders CEO’s Comments
Venky Mysore, CEO of Knight Riders Group, expressed his enthusiasm about Bravo joining the team. He said, “Having DJ Bravo with us is an exciting development. His strong desire to win, combined with his extensive experience and deep understanding of the game, will greatly benefit our franchise and players. We are also happy that Bravo will be involved with our other franchises worldwide, including CPL, MLC, and ILT20.“
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