The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named legendary West Indian cricketer Dwayne Bravo as their bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Dwayne Bravo becomes Afghanistan's bowling consultant for T20 World Cup
Bravo, a T20 World Cup winner himself, will join the team's pre-tournament training camp in the Caribbean. The 40-year-old Bravo, who is also associated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as their bowling coach, brings a wealth of experience to the table for Afghanistan. Former right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder boasts an impressive international career with 295 matches played across formats. Beyond his international experience, Bravo holds the record for most wickets taken in T20 cricket history – a staggering 625 scalps! He's also amassed nearly 7,000 runs in the format, solidifying his reputation as one of T20's most successful all-rounders.
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A T20 legend joins the Afghan ranks
Dwayne Bravo, the undisputed king of wickets in T20 cricket with a whopping 625 scalps, is bringing his expertise to Afghanistan as their bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup. This isn't just about bowling prowess – Bravo has nearly 7,000 T20 runs to his name, solidifying his status as one of the format's most successful all-rounders.
Beyond statistics, Bravo's flamboyant style and infectious energy have captivated fans worldwide. He's a champion's champion, having lifted trophies in the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, IPL, and CPL. This isn't his first foray into coaching either – he also serves as the bowling coach for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024.
The Afghan team, already in St. Kitts and Nevis, is gearing up for a crucial 10-day training camp overseen by their coaching staff, including the legendary DJ Bravo. This World Cup prep will be bolstered by Bravo's experience and leadership, giving Afghanistan a strong chance to shine on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Uganda, before facing New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and West Indies in Group C.
Afghanistan's T20 World Cup squad
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
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