<p>West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said he will retire from international cricket after their final Super 12 game at the Twenty20 World Cup against Australia on Saturday.</p>.<p>Holders West Indies were eliminated from contention for the semi-finals on Thursday following defeat by Sri Lanka.</p>.<p>Bravo, who had come out of retirement to help West Indies defend the title, has won the T20 World Cup twice as well as the 50-overs ICC Champions Trophy in 2004.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/defending-champions-west-indies-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-loss-to-sri-lanka-1047469.html" target="_blank">Defending champions West Indies out of T20 World Cup after loss to Sri Lanka</a></strong></p>.<p>"I think the time has come, I've had a very good career. To represent the West Indies for 18 years, had some ups and downs," Bravo, 38, said in a post-match interview.</p>.<p>"But as I look back at it I'm very grateful to represent the region and the Caribbean people for so long.</p>.<p>"To win three ICC trophies ... One thing I am proud about is that the era of cricketers we had. We were able to make a name for ourselves on the global stage and not only do that but have silverware to show for it."</p>.<p>Bravo said his job now was to pass on his experience to the younger generation.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/experienced-guys-like-myself-have-not-done-well-kieron-pollard-1047470.html" target="_blank">Experienced guys like myself have not done well: Kieron Pollard</a></strong></p>.<p>"We can't play forever, we have to accept reality. For me now I want to try and pass on whatever experience and information I have with the younger players," he said.</p>.<p>"In the white-ball formats, West Indies cricket have a bright future and it's important for us to keep supporting the guys and keep encouraging them.</p>.<p>"It wasn't the World Cup we expected, it wasn't the World Cup we wanted as players, but we shouldn't feel sorry for ourselves. It was a tough competition, we should keep our heads high."</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said he will retire from international cricket after their final Super 12 game at the Twenty20 World Cup against Australia on Saturday.</p>.<p>Holders West Indies were eliminated from contention for the semi-finals on Thursday following defeat by Sri Lanka.</p>.<p>Bravo, who had come out of retirement to help West Indies defend the title, has won the T20 World Cup twice as well as the 50-overs ICC Champions Trophy in 2004.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/defending-champions-west-indies-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-loss-to-sri-lanka-1047469.html" target="_blank">Defending champions West Indies out of T20 World Cup after loss to Sri Lanka</a></strong></p>.<p>"I think the time has come, I've had a very good career. To represent the West Indies for 18 years, had some ups and downs," Bravo, 38, said in a post-match interview.</p>.<p>"But as I look back at it I'm very grateful to represent the region and the Caribbean people for so long.</p>.<p>"To win three ICC trophies ... One thing I am proud about is that the era of cricketers we had. We were able to make a name for ourselves on the global stage and not only do that but have silverware to show for it."</p>.<p>Bravo said his job now was to pass on his experience to the younger generation.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/experienced-guys-like-myself-have-not-done-well-kieron-pollard-1047470.html" target="_blank">Experienced guys like myself have not done well: Kieron Pollard</a></strong></p>.<p>"We can't play forever, we have to accept reality. For me now I want to try and pass on whatever experience and information I have with the younger players," he said.</p>.<p>"In the white-ball formats, West Indies cricket have a bright future and it's important for us to keep supporting the guys and keep encouraging them.</p>.<p>"It wasn't the World Cup we expected, it wasn't the World Cup we wanted as players, but we shouldn't feel sorry for ourselves. It was a tough competition, we should keep our heads high."</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>