Dwayne Bravo to retire from international cricket after T20 World Cup

The 38-year-old allrounder, a two-time T20 World Cup champion, came out of retirement in 2019 to help West Indies in their title defence

Dwayne Bravo has confirmed he will retire from international cricket at the end of West Indies’ T20 World Cup campaign.

The 38-year-old allrounder came out of retirement in 2019 to support the Caribbean side’s title defence. However, the defending champions were eliminated on November 4 following a 20-run defeat against Sri Lanka.

Bravo’s final appearance, if selected, will be against Australia on November 6.

The Trinidadian, who has played in all seven T20 World Cups to date, was a member of West Indies’ title-winning squads in 2012 and 2016.

Across all formats, he has been capped 294 times by West Indies, 90 of which came in T20Is. In 511 career T20 appearances to date, Bravo has scored 6,617 runs and taken 553 wickets.

^{Bravo won the T20 World Cup with West Indies in 2012 and 2016 (pictured)}

Commenting on his decision to retire, Bravo said: "I think the time has come. I've had a very good career. To represent the West Indies for 18 years, had some ups and downs, but as I look back at it I'm very grateful to represent the region and the Caribbean people for so long.

"To win three ICC trophies, two with my captain [Daren Sammy] on the left here. One thing I am proud about is that the era of cricketers we had we were able to make a name for ourselves on the global stage and not only do that but have silverware to show for it.

"Now I want to try and pass on whatever experience and information I have with the younger players. I think in the white-ball formats West Indies cricket have a bright future and it's important for us to keep supporting the guys and keep encouraging them.

"It wasn't the World Cup we expected, it wasn't the World Cup we wanted as players. We shouldn't feel sorry for ourselves, it was a tough competition, we should keep our heads high."

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