Trinbago Knight Riders have announced that they will retire Dwayne Bravo’s iconic number 47 jersey. The decision is a tribute to his extraordinary contribution to the team, the Caribbean Premier League, and cricket in Trinidad and Tobago. Bravo is the first player in CPL history to have his jersey number retired.
Bravo is the most decorated player in CPL history. He won five CPL titles as a player and added a sixth championship as head coach of TKR. Across his playing career, he featured in 107 matches and took 129 wickets. He is the tournament’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He was a central figure in the team’s championship-winning campaigns.
He retired from playing cricket in 2024. He then took on the role of head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders. He continued his association with the franchise from the dugout.
Venky Mysore, CEO of the Knight Riders group, said Bravo’s contribution is impossible to measure. He said retiring the number 47 jersey is their way of ensuring his legacy will forever be part of the franchise. He called Bravo the most fitting player to become the first in CPL history to receive this honor.
The number 47 jersey will now stand as a permanent symbol of Bravo’s remarkable journey with the Knight Riders. It represents his time as a champion player and a champion coach. It is an enduring part of the franchise’s history. The tribute is a well-deserved recognition of his impact on the game. He is a true legend of the CPL. He has earned every bit of this recognition. His journey from player to coach has been remarkable. And now his number will always be remembered.
Dwayne Bravo’s Greatest CPL Records and Career Milestones
Dwayne Bravo is the most decorated player in CPL history. He won five titles as a player and added a sixth as head coach. He won with the Trinbago Knight Riders in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020. He also won with the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2021. His sixth title came as coach of the Knight Riders in 2025.
In August 2026, the Trinbago Knight Riders retired his iconic number 47 jersey. It was a historic first for the CPL. The decision cemented his legendary status with the franchise. He was also named Player of the Series in 2015 for his all-round performance. That season, he set a record for the most wickets in a single campaign.
He is the CPL’s leading wicket-taker. He held that distinction for a long time. He was also one of the inaugural inductees into the CPL Hall of Fame in 2026. He is one of the select bowlers to have taken a five-wicket haul in the tournament, with figures of 5 for 23. He also recorded multiple four-wicket hauls, totaling five in his career. He was the first bowler to reach the 100-wicket mark in the CPL.
Jamaica Kingsmen Beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Rain-Affected CPL Thriller
The CPL match between Jamaica Kingsmen and Trinbago Knight Riders was decided by rain. The Jamaica Kingsmen were chasing 181 runs to win. They were 127 for 3 after 14.4 overs when rain returned for the second time. The rain did not let up, and Kingsmen were declared winners by seven runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. It was a close game, and the result left Knight Riders feeling disappointed.
Batting first, Knight Riders scored 180 for 6. Their top three batters all made half-centuries. Sunil Narine smashed 53 off 24 balls. Colin Munro contributed 44 off 29. Nicholas Pooran finished strongly with an unbeaten 60. The team had a century stand for the first wicket. They reached 101 in the ninth over before Narine fell.
The turning point came in the 14th over. Kingsmen bowler Vitel Lawes took three wickets in one over. He dismissed Munro, Kieron Pollard, and Matthew Tromp. It was a triple-wicket maiden and shifted the momentum. Lawes was later named Player of the Match.
Kingsmen chased steadily. Keacy Carty scored 42 and Kirk McKenzie made 30. Saim Ayub also chipped in. They had reached 54 for 1 at the end of the powerplay. The chase was interrupted by rain in the ninth over. When play resumed, they continued their momentum. Carty and Ayub kept the scoreboard moving with boundaries. However, Carty fell before the rain returned again.
The second rain interruption came with Kingsmen still needing more runs. But they were ahead of the DLS par score, so they were declared winners. The result lifted Kingsmen to second place on the points table. Knight Riders are now in fifth place with only two wins from six matches. It was a close contest that was ultimately decided by the weather.
FAQs
Q. Why did TKR retire Dwayne Bravo’s number 47 jersey?
A. It honored his remarkable contribution to the franchise and CPL.
Q. How many CPL titles did Bravo win as a player?
A. Bravo won five CPL titles as a player.
Q. How many CPL wickets did Dwayne Bravo take?
A. Bravo took 129 wickets in 107 CPL matches.
Q. When did Bravo retire from playing cricket?
A. Bravo retired from playing cricket in 2024.
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