Dwayne Bravo: ‘They had different plans and different ideas’

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says the decision to end his Test career at the age of 27 was not his. Bravo’s last appearance in the format came in a rained-out contest in Pallekele in 2010. Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket Podcast, the Trinbagonian said, contrary to assumptions, he had “made it very clear” he wanted to continue his Test journey.

“No, I didn't decide to give up Test cricket; [the board] decided to give me up,” he clarified. Bravo, who is the current Trinbago Knight Riders coach, says he attributes part of the blame to his current deputy at the Caribbean Premier League side, Ottis Gibson, who was Windies head coach at the time. 

“My assistant coach, Ottis, is the guy who was the coach for the West Indies team back then when my Test career came to an abrupt end. Now I still give him the s--- about it.”

He, however, absolved then-skipper Darren Sammy of any guilt. “I didn't think it had anything to do with Sammy, because I think at that time, Sammy was a young captain, so he didn't have much influence or much say over what team was selected,” Bravo said, emphasizing that Gibson, as the head coach, did.

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Holding from 2011-12. mentioned seeing Bravo at plane side leaving after a white ball series and asked "where are you going?" Bravo answered, "They say they don't need me" Yet men will come here and talk about mercenaries and undermining.

@Brerzerk

It should be expected you'd drink Bravo's kool-aid or it is the home bias?

The superb irony is that Bravo with a batting average of 31.5 after 40 tests comfortably outbats all of the WI current top 6 batsmen including those in whom the selectors seem totally vested to the destruction of the career of the other Bravo who had an even better test average.

@InHindsight

Jah know your response is either foolish, idiotic or both. SMDH!

steupse

@powen001

Happy New Year Pow.

By the way remember what the good book says? "And the truth shall set you free"

@Brerzerk

Prognosticate smartie

It would be to you and those of your ilk who hold a similar view

But I am sure yours isn't

From the time WICB appointed Darren Sammy as WI test captain, Dwayne Bravo’s test career was effectively over as long as Sammy was captain.

Sammy was appointed test captain in October 2010. Bravo played 1 more series in Sri Lanka in Nov / Dec 2010. And that was it.

West Indies weren’t going to play 2 players who performed the same role. The captain has to play and Bravo was the collateral damage.

He knew it. Sammy knew it. The Board knew it. Otis as head coach knew it. EVERYONE knew it.

Anyone saying anything else just talkin out dey ass.

My assistant coach, Ottis, is the guy who was the coach for the West Indies team back then when my Test career came to an abrupt end. Now I still give him the s--- about it.”

A group of players refused to sign central contract..... that's the beginning of end of test career...

Further, Sammy appointment as captain by CWI....nail in coffin...

Bravo the Champion... enjoyed his days under sun.....won trophies...earn very good livelihood....sing Champion...

Why have grudges....you did ..best for you...CWI had faith in Sammy....

It's like Pooran...time and again justifying his international retirement...then after 10 years from now .....CWI destroyed my maroon career...

Chill....

@imusic

And to answer Bravo., nobody destroyed his test career. Unironnically we all know that it allowed him to become a T20 great.

Sammy Bravo and the other Jamacian all-rounder (I forgot his name now) were who were trending for the role at the time. Sammy was appointed when incumbents including Bravo refused representing WI and signing contracts was it? Excuse me if my details are fuzzy.

And to the Bravo lackeys, we all understand that with Sammy appointed captain Bravo couldn't slot back in that role. Sammy had cemented his place based on performance.

While some here initimate that Sammy undeservingly got the captaincy, it was at the time when only struggling Darren Ganga was the alternative and that another story.

And to counter the argument recall that thanks to BCLara, Bravo got a 'opportunities' he had in tests. I don't blame him. Why so many begrudge Sammy for getting his bly - like Bravo?

It’s like all the mercenaries having a tough time sleeping at night

I wonder who Bravo holds responsible fuh dat "song"

West Indies has won 5 international championship titles

1975 50 over World Cup

1979 50 over World Cup

2004 ICC Champions Trophy

2012 T20 World Cup

2016 T20 World Cup

Dwayne Bravo Jr and Chris Gayle are the only 2 players in West Indies history to have 3 International Championship Titles to their name.

Hate all allyuh want, they can't take that from them.

@imusic

The two could have played together as based on their stats Bravo was more a batting allrounder than a bowling allrounder like Sammy. Bravo just never heeded Lra's warning to focus on his batting which he saw as his strength. His batting deteriorated where he averaged 21 in 11 innings after the 104 vs Oz. iw would not even talk about his bowling where he averaged 39.89. That is the real reason why he was dropped.

That is the problem with Prima donnas they have a sense of entitlement and are not willing to take any responsibility for their failures.

https://howstat.com/Cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerProgressBat.asp?PlayerID=3166

Please stop trying to rewrite history.

@InHindsight

Sammy had cemented his place based on performance.

IS PERFORMANCE YOU SAY??

@voiceofreason

iw would not even talk about his bowling where he averaged 39.89. That is the real reason why he was dropped.

Sammy was seen as a bowling allrounder.

What is Sammy's test bowling average?

@imusic

@imusic

Yes I said performances.

Plus you are showing me his overall record. Show Bravo's

Sammy got dropped when it was warranted

@voiceofreason

Well said

@InHindsight

Plus you are showing me his overall record. Show Bravo's

Google is yuh friend

@InHindsight

I never hear Sammy griping about being dropped but the ' entitled ones' who has very little West Indian Legacy want to whine about being dropped for non-performing.

@voiceofreason

Yesuh.

@imusic

Make sense. You are confusing

@InHindsight

@InHindsight

"Retelling" of history and downright LIES so disgust me!

Sammy once captain was never dropped from the test team. Spoilt brat pouted and retired from tests same day Ramdin became cappo.

Sammy never ever cemented his place but was foisted on the team as captain. Last 2 series before being appointed he played only when others were injured or out of form (Taylor, Bravo, Ramdin...)

Attorneys advised Gayle, Bravo, Pollard not to accept retainers because Hilaire crafted a contract that even if WI were not engaged they'd have to

stay at home to play local club cricket I.e. restraining their trade.

@Brerzerk

What that law relation to ex WIPA boss Ramarine? He was a significant part of the backward slide in WI cricket if you ask me.

@InHindsight

But no one asked you tho

@Onionman0

Falsehoods, the three who did not sign Hilaire',s trade- restraining contract in 2010 still made themselves available for WI, still played and even signed contracts in 2014 under Muirhead. Prior to Hilaire nary one missed a single WI game unless sick or injured.

Spitefully, word was spread that Gayle would not be available for IPL 2011, not being picked up he was then dropped from the squad vs Pakistan l. But the universe hates ugly so when RCB needed replacement they called him.

NB CWI tried not to issue him an NOC!

@Onionman0

Falsehoods, the three who did not sign Hilaire',s trade- restraining contract in 2010 stilladr themselves available for WI, still played and even signed contracts in 3014 under Muirhead. Prior to Hilaire nary one missed a single WI game unless sick or injured.

Spitefully, word was spread that Gayle would not be available for IPL 2011, not being picked up he was then dropped from the squad vs Pakistan l. But the universe hates ugly so when RCB needed replacement they called him.

NB CWI tried not to issue him an NOC!

@imusic

Apply this thought when the reverse is true

If you want no reply don't put your thoughts in thr public domain

@imusic

IS PERFORMANCE YOU SAY?

Put this this tidbit in you pipe and smoke it. Yes performance.