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The ‘DJ’ could leave cricket’s party capital. Trinidad and Tobago veteran all-rounder Dwayne ‘DJ’ Bravo claimed he will play no part in the Trinbago Knight Riders’ push for an unprecedented third successive Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 title this season, after he announced, via Instagram, that he wanted to enjoy his time.
Bravo captained the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel to their first CPL trophy in 2015 when he was named ‘Man of the Series’ and, after the Jamaica Tallawahs’ win in 2016, he helped the renamed TKR become the first franchise to win back to back titles in 2017 and 2018.
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However, Bravo informed his considerable social media following—one million on Twitter and 2.7 million on Instagram—that he will seek new pastures this season with the announcement due in a matter of hours at Wednesday’s CPL draft.
Bravo said: “This is the Champion DJ Bravo. The CPL draft is about to take place in London on the 22nd, which is this Wednesday, so let’s see where the ‘Champion’ will end up this season. The biggest party in sport is about to go down so lock in and let’s see. The three-time champion, let’s see where he’s going to be this year…”
Bravo’s video message was reposted by the CPL’s official Twitter page.
[dfp-ad]In a comment under the video, Bravo hinted that criticism levelled at him by Trinidad and Tobago cricket fans might have played a role in his decision.
“No TKR for me this season guys,” stated Bravo. “Sorry. But I have de nuff [sic] of the cussing. I need to enjoy my time now. Good luck TKR fans!!!”
Despite TKR’s historic success over the past two years, fans have not been shy to knock Bravo when things did not go well and the star athlete discussed his frustrations during an interview with Wired868 before the start of the 2018 season. For 2019, he has decided not to go through with it again, though.
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His potential departure would be a blow by the majority of TKR fans who were recently buoyed by the news that another renowned home-grown all-rounder, Kieron Pollard, would wear their colour this season.
Up to the time of publication, TKR manager Colin Borde did not say whether management was aware of Bravo’s imminent departure and if a replacement captain was already lined up. A source close to TKR, speaking under condition of anonymity, said the local franchise was surprised by Bravo’s statement and uncertain as to if it was a moment of pique of a firm decision.
Last October, Bravo also quit the West Indies team after accepting that he was unlikely to force his way into contention in time for the 2019 ICC World Cup, which bowls off on 30 May in England.
However after controversial Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dave Cameron was replaced by Ricky Skerritt, Bravo accepted a place as a reserve for the regional team’s 15-man World Cup team and could still get his coveted swansong for the Windies if there is an injury.
Editor’s Note: Bravo did not go through with his threat and will remain with the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2019 season. Click HERE to read Roneil Walcott’s round-up of the 2019 CPL Draft.
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steups. sounds like a temper tantrum to me
He’s afraid of a lil cuss?? Nah bravo. U shock me there. That’s trini second language. Or is it because pollard will b there. U acting like a lil p—y.
So what was all that about ?
Possibly DJ Bravo and the CPL management wanted to trump up some publicity for the draft. So Bravo did video and CPL shared it.
very glad he was just teasing. Happy to have him with us for the triple.
PR and to secure his price to be right.
Editor’s Note: Dwayne Bravo did not go through with his threat and will remain with the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2019 season.
Shah Rukh Khan – owner of KKR & TKR etc – will never let Bravo go so easily. He will personally fly down to T&T to convince him to stay. Also, Bravo has a permanent place in any of those teams and SRK’s business.
Deosaran I suspect that Bravo and the CPL came up with that stunt to boost interest in today’s draw.
Lasana Liburd
It worked…if that was the intention…
Reza Abasali it did. But will there be a fall out for the stunt? That’s left to be seen.
Lasana Liburd no fallout, bravo is a true trini, but the team looks a bit weak.
Lasana Liburd they needed a boost because it was held in Colonial Empire ruler, England, where more exciting things were happening, e.g. Theresa May to resign and Boris as PM… you think we have trouble here?
Bravo has done us very proud. He has been a top player for a very long time. I wish him well.
Typical Trinidadian only when you on top they support you as soon as you do a little bad….in the bush for u….bravo still my player…
Thank goodness he is gone !!
Trini Don your statement is exactly what is wrong with our thinking as a people . Sorry to say. The least you can do is wish him well and thank him for his contributions. He has done his part to lift Trinidad and Tobago’s cricket
Richard Ik Williams ok thank you Bravo for ur contributions….but im still happy to see u go
Trini Don steupssssssssssss
https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/pollard-replaces-bravo-at-tkr-6.2.850816.6215eb69ec
Lasana Liburd even worst
Sherdon how do you mean?
Bravo retained by TKR almost 6 months ago
The equivalent of an amputation? Perhaps worse, the implanting of a pacemaker?
We shall certainly see.
Well we still have what it takes to secure third straight title. One man can’t be the team. Yes he will be missed for his personality and fun way bit other players need to step up. Is it going to be like a Messi in TKR? Everyone has to make right decisions that will effect their lives positively for their life. I will definitely miss him
Cussing fans gone to DJ’s HEAD??
NAH, MAN!!
yes but he is acting like it is Game of Thrones level cussing. I thought he had belly.
Not good at all ….I’m concerned if Ali Khan follow him too…..he was fantastic last year with the new ball…
Bravo trying to create pre Cpl draft hype maybe ?
I don’t see how he possibly leaves
Colin Benjamin well duhhh
Fans keep abusing the guy every season so he’s fedup.
Chica Emery and that’s a fact
Barry Garcia this one us for you. When the late PM if T&T Mr. Manning was pilloried and disrecpected in the vilest way, did he walk away from us? No!. T&T was more important.
Reynold F. Ollivierre whilst I have no problem with your comment please understand everyone reacts different to abuse
Barry Garcia I suppose it depends on the level of intelligence.
Reynold F. Ollivierre and that’s a key component in behavioral therapy
Reynold F. Ollivierre he left as leader of the PNM didn’t he?
No comment
🙂
Is cuss does make Trinis perform !
And Bravo knows it !!!
Funny enough, the TKR management seem to have been caught out by this announcement. So tomorrow’s draft should be extra interesting.
Lasana Liburd that was my thought initially but I wondered if they knew/decided before and just kept quiet.
You really feel so Lasana ?
I don’t feel that at all
Yuh eat dat baite 100% dey Lasana Liburd
Kirwin Weston ent. I should remember that franchise cricket isn’t a serious sport.
Anybody sees Messi and Barcelona clowning around with their fans so? There would be riots. Lol.
But okay. Thanks for the heads up CPL.
He was fishing for compliments.Not sure it worked though
The world keeps on spinning.
Where to for Bravo? I’d put my money – as little as it may be – on the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
Why? I was thinking Guyana. If I were DB I’d be giving my last few years to boost Guyana’s image and make a name for myself there. You never know when they may want my services or investments after, lol
I’m going with St Kitts because they, along with St Lucia are yet to reveal their marquee players. Both franchises have now lost their marquee players from last season so it’s a good opportunity to snap up somebody like Bravo. I’m leaning with the St Kitts franchise because St Lucia seems to have some sort of blight over them lol
Guardian says Barbados: https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/pollard-replaces-bravo-at-tkr-6.2.850816.6215eb69ec
Really interesting times. Odds on now headed into the draft that TKR would retain Narine, Ramdin and Darren/Khary – Munro as overseas – Ali Khan as ICC – Pollard as marquee
When is Narine doing this surgery?
No idea. But is the surgery a sure thing or just if the rehab post IPL doesn’t go well?
I honestly thought it was a sure thing.
Colin Benjamin may have a better gauge
Thought he only needs the surgery if he bowling 10 overs consistently.
The idea I got was he could manage the 4 overs for T20
What utterly bad news. Dwyane is our Champion and is our leader