Dwayne Bravo

Cricketer

Trinidadian or Tobagonian Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityTrinidadian or Tobagonian
Date of Birth07/10/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceSanta Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameDwayne John Bravo
Nickname
  • Bravo
  • Big Dog
  • Pro
  • Johnny
  • DJ

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight72 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownPort of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
School
  • Aranguez Junior Secondary School, San Juan, Trinidad & Tobago
  • Tranquillity Government Secondary, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
CollegeNot Known
ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRegina Ramjit (Model)
Wife/SpouseN/A
Children
DaughterDwaynice
SonDwayne Bravo/DJ Junior

Family

FatherJohn Bravo
MotherJoycelyn Bravo
Siblings
BrotherDarren Bravo (Half-brother)
Sisters4

Career

International Debut
Test22 July 2004 vs England in London
ODI18 April 2004 vs England in Guyana
T2016 February 2006 vs New Zealand in Auckland
Coach/Mentor
  • Charles Guillen
  • Richard Smith
Jersey Number#3(West Indies), #3(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • Mumbai Indians
  • West Indies
  • Essex
  • Victoria
  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Sydney Sixers
  • Chittagong Kings
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Dolphins
  • Cape Cobras
  • Lahore Qalandars
  • Gujarat Lions
  • Trinbago Knight Riders
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
  • Texas Super Kings
  • Melbourne Stars
  • Paarl Rocks
  • Middlesex
  • Comilla Victorians
  • Dhaka Dynamites
  • Surrey
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstAustralia
Favourite Shot/Ball
ShotPull Shot
BallYorker
Records
  • Best bowling figures in an ODI match as a skipper.
  • Best bowling average and bowling strike rate as a skipper in ODIs.
  • Among the top 5 cricketers to take a 5-wicket haul in an ODI match as a skipper.
  • Most wickets in T20 cricket history (over 630 wickets).
Career Turning PointIn 2004, he made his Test debut vs England and took the highest wickets (16) in the series.
RetirementRetired from all forms of cricket in 2021.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
Batsman
  • Brian Lara
  • Jacques Kallis
  • Matthew Hayden
  • MS Dhoni
BowlerCourtney Walsh
Favourite Food
  • Callaloo
  • Macaroni pie
  • Stew chicken
  • Malta
  • Chocolates
  • Pasta
Favourite Actor
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Salman Khan
Favourite Actress
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Katrina Kaif
Favourite MusicianBeenie Man
Favourite DestinationNigeria

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bravo enjoyed cricket and football as a child, inspired by Brian Lara.
2. He is step-brothers with Darren Bravo.
3. Was the first West Indies player to captain both Test and ODIs at age 24.
4. Achieved a challenging century in the Hobart Test 2005 against top players like Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.
5. Initially wore the #47 jersey but later switched to #3 to honor his children's birth dates.
6. Released singles 'Beenie Man N Bravo' and 'Go Gyal Go'.
7. Made a cameo in the Tamil movie 'Ula' in 2013.
8. Had a routine of eating 6 chocolates before matches and taking an ice bath.
9. Known for his unique 'Helicopter' dance moves on the cricket field.
10. Mukesh Ambani of Mumbai Indians assisted him in making it to a match in Jamaica in 2008.
11. Received the Hummingbird Medal in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015.
12. His song 'Champion' gained popularity during the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup in India.
13. Key member of West Indies teams that won the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, 2012 ICC World Twenty20 (took the winning catch), and 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
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