Dj Bravo Replace Gautam Gambhir As KKR New Mentor 

Dwayne Bravo appointed as KKR mentor: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially announced Dwayne Bravo as their new mentor, replacing Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir's departure Gambhir left KKR to take on the role of head coach for the Indian national cricket team earlier this year.

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Bravo retirement Dwayne Bravo recently retired from all forms of cricket, making this transition to a mentorship role.

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Bravo's experience The West Indies all-rounder has a wealth of experience, having played in multiple IPL seasons and winning the tournament with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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Bravo's experience The West Indies all-rounder has a wealth of experience, having played in multiple IPL seasons and winning the tournament with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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Fan reactions CSK fans have exprssed disappointment over Bravo's move to KKR, highlighting his long-standing association with CSK.

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Previous roles in KKR: Bravo's appointment marks a significant shift as he has not previously held a coaching position with KKR, contrasting with Gambhir's deep-rooted legacy at the franchise.

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Impact on KKR strategy The addition of Bravo is expected to influence KKR's strategic approach as they prepare for IPL 2025.

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