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Shahrukh Khan-owned Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has taken a big decision ahead of the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). It has appointed veteran all-rounder and MS Dhoni's CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo as its new head coach.
Dwayne Bravo retired from professional cricket last year. After that he became the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. The 41-year-old all-rounder's journey from TKR captain to head coach has been spectacular. He has experience of playing with many T20 teams around the world.
Trinbago Knight Riders have won four CPL trophies so far. The team became champions in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020. Last year the team lost in the eliminator match. In 2023, they reached the final, but the team had to face defeat in the title match.
Since retiring, Bravo has been instrumental in developing young talent. Apart from playing the role of mentor in Kolkata Knight Riders, he is the head coach of LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket. Bravo has had a deep relationship with the Knight Riders group. As one of the most successful all-rounders in T20 cricket history, Bravo will lead the franchise forward with his experience and deep understanding of Caribbean cricket.
Trinbago Knight Riders Head Coach Dwayne Bravo said, "It is an honor to have the opportunity to become the head coach of TKR. This is a team that is very close to my heart. I would like to personally thank Coach Phil for his time and commitment over the past few years. Now I am looking forward to this new challenge for me and my teammates."
On appointing Bravo as coach, Venky Mysore, CEO of the Knight Riders Group, said, "DJ Bravo has been an integral part of making TKR the most successful franchise in CPL history. He has given everything to this team as a player and captain and now we look forward to seeing him bring more success in this new role as the head coach of TKR in CPL 2025."
