I think the time has come: DJ Bravo decides to hang his boots for West Indies post the T20 World Cup

It was sad to see that a pure legend of the game decided to hang his boots from international T20Is on a losing note and that too in a World Cup. Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies all-rounder announced after the team’s loss against Sri Lanka in the Super 12 that he would be playing his last game in the maroon against Australia on November 06 as he has decided to call it quits from the international cricket post the T20 World Cup 2021. 

Announcing his retirement in the post-match discussion on the ICC broadcast, Bravo said, “I think the time has come. I’ve had a very good career. To represent the West Indies for 18 years, had some ups and downs, but as I look back at it I’m very grateful to represent the region and the Caribbean people for so long.”

Standing alongside Daren Sammy who was part of the commentary team, Bravi further said, "To win three ICC trophies, two with my captain on the left here. One thing I am proud about is that in the era of cricketers we had we were able to make a name for ourselves on the global stage and not only do that but have silverware to show for it."

The 38-year-old, who started out for West Indies in 2004 has ended up as a two time T20 World Cup winner and a Champions Trophy winner as well. Bravo has so far played 90 T20Is, taking 78 wickets and scoring more than 1000 runs in them for the West Indies.

Asked about what the future holds for the great man, the Trinidadian said, "For me now I want to try and pass on whatever experience and information I have with the younger players," he said. 

"I think in the white-ball formats West Indies cricket have a bright future and it's important for us to keep supporting the guys and keep encouraging them,” he added. 

Although the defending champions bowed out of the tournament, Bravo said that the team should hold its head high because they have been beaten by better teams. "It wasn't the World Cup we expected, it wasn't the World Cup we wanted as players. We shouldn't feel sorry for ourselves, it was a tough competition, we should keep our heads high,” he said.