Desk. Dwayne Bravo is counted as one of the greatest players of T20 cricket. He has won the hearts of fans with his excellent performance in the West Indies national team as well as in T20 leagues around the world. In view of his excellent contribution in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Trinbago Knight Riders have decided to retire his famous number 47 jersey. Dwayne Bravo has become the first player in the history of CPL to receive this special honor. Let us tell you that the 18th match of CPL 2026 was played between St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Jamaica Kingsmen, in which Sam Ayub scored a brilliant century.
Bravo is one of the most popular players of CPL. He has won the title 5 times as a player and 1 time as the head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), i.e. a total of 6 times. In his CPL career, he has taken 129 wickets after playing 107 matches and is the highest wicket taker in this tournament. His ability to perform brilliantly with both bat and ball under pressure is what makes him different and special. He was instrumental in TKR's multiple championship-winning campaigns and played a key role in making the franchise the most successful team in CPL history.
Bravo retired from cricket in the year 2024. He had an excellent cricket career and was counted among the best all-rounders of T20. Even after retirement, he did not stay away from cricket and remained associated with the franchise by becoming the head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders team. Bravo managed to play 40 Tests, 164 ODIs and 91 T20 International matches in his international career. He has played 582 matches in T20 format and during this he managed to take 631 wickets.
Knight Riders Group CEO Venky Mysore said that Dwayne Bravo's contribution to the team and the CPL is huge, which cannot be measured in words or figures. By retiring his number 47 jersey, the team wants to ensure that his memories and identity remain forever associated with the franchise. He is the most right and deserving player to receive this special honor in the history of CPL.