Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo is a West Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to have played the game. Born on October 7, 1983, in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago, Bravo has played for the West Indies in all three formats of the game and is known for his explosive batting, effective medium-pace bowling, and exceptional fielding skills.

Early Career:

Bravo started playing cricket at a young age and made his debut for Trinidad and Tobago in 2002. He played a crucial role in helping Trinidad and Tobago win the Stanford Twenty20 tournament in 2006, which led to his selection in the West Indies team. He made his international debut in a One Day International (ODI) against England in April 2004.

International Career:

Bravo quickly established himself as a key member of the West Indies team, earning a reputation as a hard-hitting lower-order batsman and a handy medium-pace bowler. He played a crucial role in the West Indies' victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004, taking four wickets in the final against England.

Bravo also played a vital role in the West Indies' win in the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 tournament, scoring 66 runs in the final against Sri Lanka and taking three wickets in the tournament. He was named the Player of the Match in the final.

Bravo has played 40 Tests, 164 ODIs, and 86 T20Is for the West Indies, scoring 2200 runs, 2968 runs, and 1142 runs respectively. He has also taken 86 Test wickets, 199 ODI wickets, and 73 T20I wickets.

IPL Career:

Bravo has had an outstanding career in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is the most-watched domestic T20 league in the world. He made his debut for the Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008 and played for the team until 2010. In 2011, he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for $200,000 and has been a key member of the team ever since.

Bravo's all-round skills have been invaluable for the Chennai Super Kings, who have won three IPL titles (2010, 2011, and 2018) and two Champions League T20 titles (2010 and 2014) during his tenure with the team. He has played a total of 143 matches in the IPL, scoring 1490 runs at an average of 23.42 and a strike rate of 128.82. He has also taken 155 wickets at an economy rate of 8.40, which is exceptional in T20 cricket.

Bravo's best season in the IPL came in 2013 when he scored 371 runs and took 32 wickets, helping the Chennai Super Kings reach the final, where they lost to the Mumbai Indians. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding all-round performance.

Bravo is also known for his unique celebration after taking a wicket, which involves him dancing to his own song, "Champion." The song, which was released in 2016, has become a popular anthem among cricket fans around the world.

Injuries:

Bravo has had to deal with several injuries throughout his career, which have forced him to miss important matches. In 2018, he suffered a hamstring injury during the IPL, which ruled him out of the entire tournament. He also missed the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup due to a knee injury.

Retirement:

In October 2018, Bravo announced his retirement from international cricket, citing his desire to focus on T20 leagues around.