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Key Points

Dwayne Bravo has publicly criticized West Indies Cricket for removing Rovman Powell as T20I captain. Under Powell's leadership, the team achieved significant success including series wins against top nations. Bravo called the decision unjust, pointing to Powell's role in improving the team's rankings. The controversy comes alongside Kraigg Brathwaite's resignation as Test captain after historic victories.

Key Points: Bravo Slams WI Cricket Over Powell T20I Captaincy Removal

  • Powell led WI to T20 series wins vs India, England, South Africa
  • Boosted team ranking from 9th to 5th
  • Bravo calls decision 'worst ever'
  • Brathwaite also steps down as Test captain
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'Injustice towards players continues': Bravo rips into WI Cricket for removing Powell from T20I captaincy

Dwayne Bravo condemns West Indies Cricket for stripping Rovman Powell of T20I captaincy despite his successful leadership record.

'Injustice towards players continues': Bravo rips into WI Cricket for removing Powell from T20I captaincy
"Injustices towards players still continues! – Dwayne Bravo"

New Delhi, April 1

Former captain Dwayne Bravo has strongly criticised West Indies Cricket for their decision to replace Rovman Powell as T20I captain with Shai Hope.

Under Powell’s leadership, West Indies enjoyed a resurgence in T20 cricket, securing home series victories against India, England and South Africa. He also guided the team to the Super 8 stage at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and played a key role in the team’s rise from ninth to fifth in the ICC T20I rankings.

The former all-rounder took to social media and claimed the decision was ‘sad on all levels’ and claimed ‘injustices towards players still continues’.

"@windiescricket once again you guys prove to the people of the Caribbean and the cricket world that the injustices towards players continues!

“As a former player and a fan of WI cricket this is easily one of the worst decisions ever @ravipowell52 taking over captaincy when our T20 team was in 9th spot and was able to move up to 3rd sport in the rankings and this is how you guys repay him the bad treatment towards players when would it Stop!

“This is so sad on all levels..make it make sense! SMH #JusticeForRP," read the post by Bravo on Instagram.

Alongside the change in leadership in white ball, Kraigg Brathwaite also officially stepped down as Test captain and a new captain will be named in the coming weeks.

Under his leadership, the West Indies secured their first Test victory in Australia in 27 years with a thrilling eight-run win in Brisbane in 2024. Earlier this year, he led the team to a landmark Test victory over Pakistan in Pakistan, the first in 34 years, to level the series.

- IANS

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Marcus T.
Bravo speaking facts! Powell did an amazing job turning the team around. This decision makes zero sense to me. The board needs to explain themselves properly. #JusticeForRP
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Shanice K.
I'm all for change when needed, but Powell literally took us from 9th to 3rd in rankings! 🏏 What more did they want from him? This feels personal...
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Darren L.
Respectfully disagree with Bravo here. While Powell did well, maybe the board is thinking long-term with Hope. Change isn't always injustice - could be strategic planning for next World Cup.
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Tanya R.
WI cricket board at it again with their nonsense! 😤 Powell brought back the fire in our team and this is how they thank him? Bravo is right to call them out!
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Jason B.
The real question is - who's making these decisions? Same people who've been mismanaging WI cricket for years. Powell's results speak for themselves. Shameful treatment.
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Alicia M.
Love seeing former players like Bravo stand up for current ones. The cricket world needs more of this solidarity! 💪 Hope Powell knows the fans are with him.

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