‘Messaged him a couple of occasions and…’ Dwayne Bravo reveals making an attempt to contact Gautam Gambhir forward of IPL 2025

Former West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo has joined present Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) because the mentor. The 42-year-old has changed Gautam Gambhir who was the mentor final season when KKR received the title for the third time. Bravo, throughout his performs days had represented Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and received titles with the latter. 

Throughout his chat with the media, Bravo was requested if he tried to get in contact with Gambhir. Bravo was quoted by PTI as saying “Positively, I messaged him a couple of occasions and stuff. However once more, I will probably be leaning rather a lot on these guys as a result of they’d a profitable method. And it is vital that we comply with that method. I believe it should be disrespectful of me to not attempt to discover out a few of the good issues he did final season. But in addition, the core of the workforce is right here,” 

The previous West Indian star additionally added “Sadly, we misplaced some gamers. However I believe GG had his type, I’ve my type. We’re each profitable in our personal methods,”. Gambhir after his title profitable feats with KKR was named the Indian coach. The 43-year-old was on the helm when India received the Champions Trophy title not too long ago. 

Dwayne Bravo’s previous affiliation with Knight Riders franchise 

This isn’t the primary time Dwayne Bravo will probably be related to the Knight Riders franchise. The previous West Indian skipper has already performed for the Trinbago Knight Riders franchise within the Caribbean Premier League. The 42-year-old additionally praised workforce proprietor Shah Rukh Khan throughout his chat with the media. 

Bravo stated “I believe it’s good to have a boss like Shah Rukh Khan who is unquestionably invested within the recreation. My very first thing began off with the Trinbago Knight Riders when he first brough the workforce. I used to be the happiest particular person on the planet to know that somebody like him confirmed that curiosity to purchase a workforce within the Caribbean. However solely in Caribbean, however my hometown. And I used to be joyful to assist construct TKR , considered one of, to this present day probably the most profitable franchise in CPL historical past”

KKR will kick off their marketing campaign with a recreation towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru at dwelling. The match will probably be performed on the twenty second of March on the Eden Gardens as Ajinkya Rahane and Rajat Patidar will lead their respective sides.