In a recent revelation by an American journalist, it has come to light that the USA cricket management missed a potentially game-changing opportunity in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Dwayne Bravo, the renowned Caribbean all-rounder and current bowling coach for Afghanistan, had previously offered his services to the USA team. However, his offer was declined due to budget restrictions.
Following the conclusion of his stint with the Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 IPL season, Bravo joined Afghanistan’s coaching staff for the T20 World Cup. His expertise has significantly bolstered Afghanistan’s performance in the tournament.
The team has delivered several outstanding performances, including a notable victory over New Zealand in the group stage and a historic win against Australia.
Afghanistan’s bowling unit shines under Dwayne Bravo in T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan’s bowlers, notably Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq, have been instrumental in the team’s success, consistently taking crucial wickets. The influence of Dwayne Bravo‘s coaching has been evident in their dominating displays.
After the USA team’s elimination from the tournament and failure to qualify for the semifinals, the journalist highlighted the missed opportunity on social media, stating, “Dwayne Bravo reached out to USA Cricket to offer his services as bowling coach for the T20 World Cup. USA Cricket said thanks but no thanks.”
Budget constraints remain a significant challenge for associate cricket nations, often limiting their ability to secure high-profile coaching talent. In this instance, USA Cricket’s financial limitations led to a missed opportunity that could have altered their T20 World Cup campaign.
