Dwayne Bravo considers the 2018 IPL title his most special. It was CSK’s comeback season after a two-year suspension. The team was written off by critics who called them “Dad’s Army” due to their aging squad.
Bravo said the victory was special because nobody gave them a chance. The win was a collective team effort. He said different players stepped up at different stages of the tournament. He also recalled a key moment when MS Dhoni told him not to dive to save runs. He reminded him that his bowling overs were more important. That trust helped Bravo focus on his strengths.
The campaign ended with a dominant eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final, proving that experience could not be beaten.
Have Already Called CSK the Best Franchise He Has Played For
Dwayne Bravo once called Chennai Super Kings the best franchise he has ever played for. He said this after being retained by CSK through the Right to Match card at the 2018 player auction.
Bravo said he is happy, blessed, and honored to be retained. He expressed excitement about returning to the yellow jersey and told fans that CSK is back for the IPL.
Bravo joined CSK in 2011 and remained with the team until it was suspended in 2015. During that period, CSK won one IPL title and finished as runners-up three times. He said he is looking forward to meeting his old teammates and the new additions to the squad. He named MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja as some of the players he is excited to reunite with. He also welcomed newcomers like Harbhajan Singh and Ambati Rayudu.
Bravo said the return of CSK is a big and special moment that many people were waiting for. He called CSK one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. He added that the IPL did not have the same impact without CSK. He said the team has a huge fan following in India and abroad and is a well-loved team worldwide.
CSK matched the winning bid of INR 6.4 crore from Kings XI Punjab to retain Bravo at the 2018 auction.
Sealed Thrilling Four-Run Win Over SRH in the 2018 IPL
Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs in the 2018 IPL. Dwayne Bravo bowled a brilliant final over to secure the win for CSK.
CSK were invited to bat first. Ambati Rayudu played a smashing knock of 79 off just 37 balls. He hit four sixes and nine boundaries. Suresh Raina also contributed with a brisk 54 off 43 balls. The duo added 112 runs for the third wicket. MS Dhoni then blazed his way to a 12-ball 25, helping CSK cross 180. CSK finished on 182 for 3.
SRH got off to a horrible start. Deepak Chahar removed their top three in the powerplay overs. He finished with impressive figures of 3 for 15 in four overs. Captain Kane Williamson tried to lead the fightback with 84 off 51 balls. He found support in Yusuf Pathan, who scored 45 off 27 balls. They added 79 runs for the fourth wicket.
SRH needed 33 runs in the last two overs. Yusuf and Rashid Khan hit sixes off Shardul Thakur in the penultimate over. Bravo was given the responsibility of bowling the final over with SRH needing 19 runs. Rashid hit a six and a four to bring the equation to six off one ball. Bravo bowled a perfect yorker in the blockhole, and Rashid could only manage a single. CSK won by four runs.
Retired From All Cricket After Legendary T20 Career in 2024
Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 41-year-old confirmed his decision after his final CPL season was cut short by a groin injury sustained while playing against St Lucia Kings.
Bravo said his mind wants to keep going but his body can no longer endure the pain and strain. He said he cannot put himself in a position where he might let down his teammates, fans, or the teams he represents. He officially announced his retirement with the words, “Today, the Champion bids farewell.”
Bravo is the second leading T20 wicket-taker in history. He finished with 631 wickets from 582 appearances. He previously retired from international cricket in 2021 and stepped away from the IPL last year. He has also worked as a coach with Chennai Super Kings and the Afghanistan men’s team.
Bravo is the most decorated player in CPL history. He won five titles in all, including three with the Trinbago Knight Riders and one with the Patriots. He had announced before the ongoing CPL season that it would be his last.
Bravo has been nurturing young players in various T20 leagues. He worked with Dominic Drakes and Ali Khan, helping them develop into match-winners. He is expected to continue his mentoring role after retirement.
FAQs
Q. Why was CSK called “Dad’s Army” in 2018?
A. Critics used the name because CSK had an older squad.
Q. Who did CSK beat in the 2018 IPL final?
A. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets.
Q. When did Dwayne Bravo join CSK?
A. Bravo joined Chennai Super Kings in 2011.
Q. How much did CSK pay to retain Bravo in 2018?
A. CSK matched a ₹6.4 crore bid to retain him.
Q. What did Bravo call CSK?
A. Bravo called CSK the best franchise he had played for.
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