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India Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
CPL 2025: Trinbago Knight Riders appoint Dwayne Bravo as new head coach
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have appointed Dwayne Bravo as their head coach for the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), ushering in a new era for the most successful franchise in tournament history. Bravo replaces Phil Simmons, who has taken up the role of head coach of the Bangladesh men's national team.A CPL stalwart, Bravo's association with the tournament stretches back to its inception in 2013. He played 107 matches across 11 seasons, finishing with 129 wickets at an economy rate of 8.74. Nine of those seasons were spent with TKR, a franchise he helped to four titles, and a fifth with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2021—his lone season away, which also saw him lead the side to their maiden an honour to be given the opportunity to be head coach of TKR, a team that's very close to my heart,' Bravo said in a post on social media. 'I would like to personally thank Coach Phil Simmons for his time and commitment over the last few years, and now I look forward to this new challenge for me and my staff.' This appointment continues Bravo's growing coaching portfolio. Last year, he was named head coach of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20, another team owned by the Knight Riders group. He also served as a mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 IPL and had stints as a bowling consultant with Chennai Super Kings in 2023 and 2024, following his retirement from playing in the IPL in the international level, Bravo was the bowling consultant for Afghanistan during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where the team made a historic run to the semi-finals before being knocked out by South will be hoping Bravo's experience and leadership can take them back to the top after a mixed campaign in CPL 2024. The franchise finished third in the league stage but bowed out in the Eliminator following a defeat to Barbados his transition into coaching, Bravo isn't done playing yet. The 40-year-old will feature once again alongside Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard for West Indies Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), set to begin in England on July 18. The Caribbean side will open their campaign against South Africa Champions at Edgbaston on July 19. Last year, they reached the semi-finals before being ousted by Bravo at the helm, TKR will look to blend experience with youth as they aim for a record-extending fifth CPL Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Gayle, Pollard & Dwayne Bravo Lead Star-Studded Comeback For Windies Champions In WCL
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo reunite for the World Championship of Legends Season 2, promising an electrifying tournament with West Indies Champions. The World Championship of Legends Season 2 just raised the bar even higher! Three of the Windies' greatest ever, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament as well. The Universe Boss, Gayle, skipper once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared: 'Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater—and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins—we're here to win." Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added: 'It's great to be representing the West Indies once again, I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Pollard, former Windies skipper and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said: 'We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me, too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, shared: 'WCL is not just about retired players, we also focus on cricketers who are still active globally but not centrally contracted. Our goal is to offer fans elite-level cricket and nostalgia all in one. Gayle and Pollard were always favourites of mine and now with Bravo in the mix, the West Indies Champions look formidable." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. Blending legacy with competition, WCL has become the most exciting global celebration of the sport's modern legends.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo Lead Star-Studded Comeback For West Indies Champions In WCL 2025
Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, "Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win." Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, "It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, "We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, "It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
WCL 2025: Gayle, Pollard & Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions
Mumbai: Three of West Indies' greatest ever white-ball cricketers — Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo — are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions for the World Championship of Legends which will be held in the United Kingdom from July 18 to August 2. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, will be the captain once again for the 2025 season. He stays true to his promise shared: "Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater—and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins—we're here to win." Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added: "It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said: "We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket — it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me, too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said: "It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo, and Pollard's return define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy." Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, shared: "WCL is not just about retired players, we also focus on cricketers who are still active globally but not centrally contracted. Our goal is to offer fans elite-level cricket and nostalgia all in one. Gayle and Pollard were always favourites of mine, and now with Bravo in the mix, West Indies Champions look absolutely formidable." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. Blending legacy with competition, WCL has become the most exciting global celebration of the sport's modern legends.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Gayle, Pollard, Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions in WCL 2025
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, 'Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win.' Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, 'It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends.' Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, 'We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up.' Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, 'It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy.' Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (ANI)
