KKR's big bet included this CSK legend in their team, he is Dhoni's most special

A big change has been seen before IPL 2025. Last season's champion Kolkata Knight Riders has played a big bet. The Kolkata team has got Gautam Gambhir's replacement. Kolkata Knight Riders have announced that veteran cricketer Dwayne Bravo has joined the franchise as a mentor. Let us tell you, that Dwayne Bravo has recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Dwayne Bravo was a part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL for the last few seasons. He has played for this team in the IPL for a long time. At the same time, in the last season, he was associated with Chennai Super Kings as a bowling coach. Dwayne Bravo is said to be one of the most special people of MS Dhoni. Dhoni even calls him his brother. But now he has separated from the CSK team. Let us tell you, that Dwayne Bravo has been playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders team in CPL. This is the team of the KKR franchise.

DJ Bravo also expressed his excitement for this new chapter: 'I have been a part of the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL for the last 10 years. Having played for and against the Knight Riders in various leagues, I have a lot of respect for the way they operate. The passion of the owners, the professionalism of the management, and the family-like atmosphere make this a special place. This is the perfect platform for me as I transition from playing to mentoring and coaching the next generation of players.'

One of the most successful players in T20

Dwayne Bravo's cricket career lasted for about 21 years. During this time, Dwayne Bravo played a total of 582 matches in his T20 career. In these matches, Bravo took 631 wickets and also scored 6970 runs. He is also the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Dwayne Bravo has taken 4 wickets in an innings 11 times and 5 wickets twice in T20 cricket. Now he will share this experience with the players in the dressing room of Kolkata Knight Riders.