Dwayne Bravo, a former West Indies all-rounder, may not have been retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega-auction. However, the veteran continues to take great pride in the team's success over the years. Bravo was instrumental in guiding CSK to IPL glory in 2021, delivering with both and the ball.
Interestingly, CSK's title-winning season surprised the cricket world after the team had a disastrous season the previous season. Furthermore, they did not make many changes to their squad, and as a result, many fans and experts wrote them off. However, MS Dhoni's team defied the odds and won the title for the fourth time.
In the same vein, Bravo referred to IPL 2021 as a "special season" for CSK, stating that the team was determined to do well after finishing seventh in the 2020 event.
“It was a special season because the season before, we came seventh and it was the first time CSK did not qualify (for playoffs) in the history of IPL. So, all of us as players were determined to come back and prove ourselves and the fans that we are much better than that last season,” Bravo quoted.
“So, even last season, no one gave us a chance because they called us the granddad of the IPL but we proved all the doubters wrong and created history again. I am very happy to be a part of the legacy of Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful IPL franchise ever,” he added.
Opening up about the team’s success mantra, Bravo also asserted that skipper MS Dhoni allows everyone in the team to be themselves. “It’s no secret that he is one of the best players to have ever played the game. He single-handedly built Chennai Super Kings and the culture. All of us as players are very proud and happy to have played under him and his leadership guidance. When it comes to off the field stuff, he doesn’t get involved much,” the 38-year-old added.
Meanwhile, Bravo is almost certain to end up in the auction pool for the 2021 event, and CSK is expected to pursue him.
