'Once a champion, always a champion' - Fans get emotional after Dwayne Bravo announces IPL retirement

The fairytale of a journey ends in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a three-time champion, Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from the tournament. With 183 scalps to his name, Bravo is at the top of the list with most wickets in the history of the tournament and even was brilliant in the death overs over the years. Thus, his retirement remains to be a shock to many fans but they also hailed the cricketer on social media.

However, his association with the Chennai Super Kings franchise continues as the MS Dhoni-led side appointed the Caribbean all-rounder as their new bowling coach. Meanwhile, the current bowling coach, Lakshmipathy Balaji will be taking a break for one year due to personal commitments.

“I’m looking forward to this new journey because it’s something I see myself doing after my playing days is fully over. I enjoy working with bowlers and it’s a role I’m excited about. From player to coach, I don’t think I have to adjust much because while I’m playing, I always work with bowlers and try to come up with plans and ideas on how to have that one step ahead of the batsmen. The only difference is I will no longer be standing at mid-on or mid-off!

“I never thought I would be the leading wicket-taker in the history of IPL. But I’m just happy to be a part of IPL history!” said Bravo in a statement released by CSK.

Now, despite being in the CSK camp for almost a decade, Bravo started his career with Mumbai in 2008. With Chennai being banned for two years in the middle, he represented Gujarat Lions and even helped the team qualify for the semi-finals in 2016. 

The fans were initially in awe but didn’t fail to express their opinion of one of the greatest to ever grace the T20 game.

This is how Twitter reacted to Dwayne Bravo's retirement from IPL:

Dwayne Bravo is not part of the IPL 2023 auction 😞💔

Miss You champion @DJBravo47 pic.twitter.com/mJ6lDv0CBG

— Shiva𝐌𝐬𝐝ian™ (@ShivaDhonifan7) December 1, 2022

161 matches.
1560 runs.
183 wickets.
4 times IPL champion.
Highest wickettaker in IPL history.

Thank you, Dwayne Bravo for the amazing memories in the field as a player. You're one of the greatest ever to play IPL. And all the best for next chapter in IPL as coach with CSK! pic.twitter.com/7SXMTLyZfZ

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) December 2, 2022

IPL will not be same without these 2 Legends
The MVPs of 2 most successful Franchise 😎

Thank you for all the memories, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo 💙💛#IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/dQvdZZ9StR

— Utsav 💔 (@utsav045) December 2, 2022

If Sachin says it's your No.1 bat, then you make sure it is

Dwayne Bravo we will miss u pic.twitter.com/uRqG0cyd5b

— 𝑨kul. (@Loyalsachfan01) December 2, 2022

Thank you Dwayne Bravo 💛 Super King forever! 🦁#MSDhoni • #WhistlePodu • #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/JoMPlt3GbK

— Nithish MSDian 🦁 (@thebrainofmsd) December 2, 2022

Dwayne Bravo was the go through bowlers especially at death for MSD. Bravo has left a rich legacy behind. CSK is a franchise which everyone looks upto as contenders in IPL. The carrabien in yellow will be missed.

— Namra Patel 🇮🇳 (@NamraPatel__) December 2, 2022

IPL won't be the same💔#DwayneBravo #DJBravo #KieronPollard #Champion #MI #CSK #MumbaiIndians #ChennaiSuperKings #IPL #IPL2023 #IndianPremierLeague #Cricket #CricketWinner pic.twitter.com/BlXrnVOb3h

— Cricket Winner (@cricketwinner_) December 2, 2022

Once a champion always a champion.
Leading wicket taker now as a bowling coach!🥳 #DJBravo #DwayneBravo 💛 #CSK #IPL2023

— Jayati Mehta (@jayatiayat) December 2, 2022