IPL 2023: Dwayne Bravo retires from IPL; appointed as Chennai Super Kings’ bowling coach

Chennai Super Kings’ all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player. On the other hand, CSK have appointed Dwayne Bravo as the team’s bowling coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023).

Bravo will be replacing Lakshmipathy Balaji as the bowling coach, who is taking a break for one year due to personal commitments. Though, L Balaji will be available for the Super Kings Academy. Bravo was earlier released by CSK ahead of the upcoming IPL 2023 auction.

Bravo has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings since 2011. He was a part of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL victories in 2011, 2018 and 2021 and the Champions League T20 victory in 2014. He was also the first player to win the Purple Cap for most wickets in an IPL season twice (2013 and 2015).

Bravo is the highest-ever wicket-taker in the IPL, with 183 wickets from 161 matches. The all-rounder has also scored 1560 runs at a strike rate of around 130.

Bravo has overall played 144 matches for Chennai Super Kings, picking up 168 wickets and scoring 1556 runs.

“I’m looking forward to this new journey because it’s something I see myself doing after my playing days is fully over. I enjoy working with bowlers and it’s a role I’m excited about. From player to coach, I don’t think I have to adjust much because while I’m playing, I always work with bowlers and try to come up with plans and ideas on how to have that one step ahead of the batsmen. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off!,” Bravo said.

“I never thought I would be the leading wicket-taker in the history of IPL. But I’m just happy to be a part of IPL history!” he added.

K.S Viswanathan, Chennai Super Kings CEO, said, “Congratulations to Dwayne Bravo on a tremendous career in the IPL. He has been a crucial member of the Super Kings family for more than a decade and we are excited to continue the association. Bravo’s vast experience will be of immense value to our players and support staff. We are confident that our bowling group will thrive under his guidance.”