Windies Legend Reverses Retirement, Announces International Comeback

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo reversed his retirement from international cricket on Friday by making himself available for T20 selection

Windies Legend Reverses Retirement, Announces International Comeback/ Photo: AFP

New Delhi: West Indies star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who had announced his retirement from international cricket in 2018, reversed his retirement on Friday by making himself available for T20 selection. The flamboyant all-rounder last featured for his national squad in September 2016 against Pakistan in a T20I game. "Today I confirm the announcement of my decision to return to International Cricket to all my fans and well wishers all around the world. It's no secret that this big announcement has come as a result of the changes made at the administration level," stated Bravo in a media release. "For a while now I have been contemplating my return to international cricket and my decision was solidified by these positive changes. With the current leadership of coach Phil Simmons and captain Kieron Pollard I'm really excited about this come back and about the chance to be part of something really special," he added. Bravo thanked his fans for their support and said he will remain fully committed to WI T20 team once selected. "With a powerful team such as ours we can definitely rebuild the WI T20I cricket team on and off the field and improve our rankings. I will remain fully committed to WI T20 team once selected. Thank you to all my fans and supporters for your continuous support as always," he said. Bravo has featured in 40 Tests, 164 ODIs and 66 T20Is for the Windies. He has scored 6,310 runs across all formats and bagged 337 wickets to go with it. He still continues to play T20 cricket for franchises like the Chennai Super Kings (IPL), Lahore Qalandars (PSL), Melbourne Renegades (BBL), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), Winnipeg Hawks (Canada).

(With IANS Inputs)