The West Indies all-rounder announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday after his CPL campaign was cut short by injury

In his new position, the 40-year-old Bravo will be in charge of all franchises under the Knight Riders label in T20 leagues: Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), Los Angeles Knight Riders (MLC) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20).

Mumbai/IBNS: West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo has been named as the new mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders months ahead of the new season of Indian Premier League.

Dwayne Bravo has been appointed as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders following his retirement from cricket. With a career spanning 18 years and titles in IPL, PSL, and Big Bash leagues, Bravo brings vast experience to KKR.

Bravo, who served as Chennai Super Kings' bowling coach during the 2024 IPL season, will take on the role of mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming 2025 edition of the cash-rich league.

Bravo was a bowling consultant for Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and worked with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Throughout his remarkable career, Bravo accumulated 631 wickets in 582 T20

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has retired from professional cricket after 21 years and joined Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor. The 40-year-old suffered a groin injury earlier this week that prematurely ended his participation in the Caribbean Premier League.

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Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is the new mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders following his retirement announcement. He replaces Gautam Gambhir and will manage other franchises. KKR's CEO highlighted Bravo's valuable experience and winning mentality.