Bravo, 38, played his swansong game as West Indies crashed out of the T20 World Cup following an eight-wicket loss against Australia.
He came out of retirement in 2019 to help West Indies defend their T20 title but could not as they could manage to win only one of their five Super 12 games.
“I will continue to play franchise cricket for a few more years as long as my body allows me,” Bravo, who played for the West Indies for 18 years, said during the post-match press conference.
“I intended to retire a few years ago, but with a change of presidency and a change of leadership comes a change of heart, and I wanted to give back to the West Indies because I was still in good shape physically and enjoying my cricket. was,” he said.
“… I think it was the right moment for me to step away from the game, and let the next generation and young players, with whom I have a great friendship, come.
Bravo said, “They still look at me around, but as a matter of policy, around more information and trying to pass their experience back to the next group of players, and hopefully their 12 to 18 year olds.” Could be a career too.”
When asked about the special moments of his career, he mentioned receiving the Test cap at Lord’s and ‘walking the field for the first time’.
“That was a special moment. Certainly my childhood hero, Lara, was a captain. He was very special. Winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004 was another special moment for me.
“My first Test against South Africa, another special moment. And obviously the two T20 World Cups were a special moment for me. It was nice that I was able to achieve some success throughout my career.”
Bravo shares his special bond with the captain Kieron Pollard, who was instrumental in coming out of retirement.
“In terms of friendship with Polly, as he said earlier, I am his senior but when he came into cricket at a very young age, we all saw his talent and his potential. I wish he could play some Test cricket. He didn’t even know if he was good enough or qualified to play.
“But the way he progressed and became a superstar in the game, and what people can say about him not playing Test cricket with him, he has a legacy of his own, and he is a superstar of the game and we should be grateful, I am grateful to have him as a teammate and even more so as a friend.
“I’m still very happy with the way we’ve led West Indies cricket over the last two years, and West Indies need a strong leadership, and he’s a strong leader. We know it wasn’t like that, but I As a person I know, he will come back stronger with his character, and I am very happy that I was able to be a part of this journey with him.”
asked to confirm Chris Gayle Bravo has also officially left international cricket, Bravo said: “He said half of it. He retired halfway. He still has some cricket left. I’m not sure what he’s decided on yet.” , But yes.”
Bravo said that he would not mind taking up a coaching role in the future. “It’s fitting that I like to give back to the sport that has given me so much.”
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