IPL enhances players' skills, says Bravo

The big-hitter Dwayne Bravo reiterated that with sledgehammers like Chris Gayle and the dangerous Andre Russell in the Windies squad, West Indies would pose a threat to all the teams in the coming World Cup.

West Indies all rounder Dwayne Bravo on Thursday said the Indian Premier League has given the domestic players an opportunity to improve their skills and get coached by some of the best coaches in the world to iron out the flaws. "I think IPL helps domestic players. It also helps international players. You are being coached by some of the best coaches in the world. I think that is the beauty of IPL. Players get an opportunity to improve their skills", Bravo, here for a promotional event, told PTI. The big-hitter also reiterated that with sledgehammers like Chris Gayle and the dangerous Andre Russell in the Windies squad, West Indies would pose a threat to all the teams in the coming World Cup. Bravo heaped praise on Dhoni and reiterated that he was the best captain in the world he has played under. "It is no secret. I love, I can say much about MSD leadership... everyone knows. He is the best in the world," he added. Asked who was the best singer in CSK, he shot back, "Whom do you think.?  It is Suresh Raina." The all rounder also said he enjoyed a lot playing for CSK. "It is one of my favourite teams... It is my biggest fan base overseas, it is no secret. It is always good to wear the yellow jersey," he said. About the West Indies' chances at the World Cup, he said, "the chances of West Indies winning the cup are just as good as every other team's.... West Indies is just as good as any other team." "Universal boss (Chris Gayle) is there. Andre Russell is there. (Shannon) Gabriel is there. So they have very good players, all match winners. So look out for them."