Dwayne Bravo is stepping into the shoes of Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and the anticipation is building for IPL 2025. Bravo, a former West Indies star, shared his thoughts on taking the reins from Gambhir, who led KKR to victory in the IPL 2024 season.

Bravo's Approach: A Blend of Styles

Bravo understands the legacy left by Gambhir, and he's not looking to reinvent the wheel entirely. He acknowledges the success of Gambhir's strategies but intends to infuse his unique perspective into the team's dynamics.

"GG had his style; I have my style." Bravo stated, emphasizing his respect for his predecessor while highlighting his plan to contribute his own methods.

Key Priorities for IPL 2025

Bravo's focus lies in a few key areas:

• Learning from the Past: He plans to analyze the successful strategies implemented last season. This includes understanding the elements of team management that contributed to KKR's victory.
• Maintaining Team Stability: Recognizing the value of the existing team structure, Bravo aims to retain the core group of players who performed well in IPL 2024.
• Auction Strategy: Bravo, along with the coaching staff and management, will work on the auction strategy to acquire players to bolster the team and fill any gaps.

Shah Rukh Khan's Influence

Bravo is particularly excited to work with Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR. He recalls his positive experiences with Khan when he purchased the Trinbago Knight Riders. He aims to bring the same energy and winning mentality to KKR.

"It is good to have a boss like Shah Rukh who is definitely really invested in the game." He remarked, expressing his enthusiasm for the environment.

Building on Success

Bravo's goal is clear: to build on KKR's impressive track record. The team already boasts a strong position in the IPL, holding the third-highest number of trophies, and Bravo wants to contribute to adding more silverware to the cabinet. With the opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans eagerly anticipate the start of IPL 2025.