Dwayne Bravo honored with special Guard of Honour at Queen’s Park Oval

The cricket match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on September 18, 2024, was special enough as it paid tribute to possibly the greatest cricketing talent from Trinidad and Tobago, Dwayne Bravo.

When the Trinbago Knight Riders were to play against the Guyana Amazon Warriors, this occasion was marked by a special guard of honour for Bravo given his contributions to the sport of cricket.

The ceremony was well deserved for Bravo, since he has made a special place in the hearts of millions of cricket fans as a sportsman, especially in the T20 format.

He should be described as a true all-rounder, since he performs equally with bat as well as bowl. And with his charismatic energy, he has contributed a lot to the world of cricket.

He was flattered by the Trinbago team considering the fact that the achievements he has made with the Trinbago Knight Riders were enormous and that he had been part of several trophy-winning showdowns.

The guard of honor started when Bravo walked past present Trinbago Knight Riders players, coaches, and officials. Everyone in the team was at attention, clapping and offering honor and respect to the man who was both a fellow teammate and a mentor.

The ceremony marked a memorable occasion that captured the essence of Bravo’s contribution not only to the team but also to the sporting culture at large.

On this occasion, there were stories from fellow cricketers, former team coaches, and other officials of the cricket organization. Those rare words focused on Bravo’s performances as a cricketer and as an individual on the overall stage.

The cricketer received special tokens and mementos to honor his success and contribution to the game, more so, his impact to the game.

The ceremony witnessed great excitement at the Queen’s Park Oval and fans also participated in the honoring session. The audience applauded actively with banners to the support of Bravo that increased the pleasant atmosphere of the day.

Indeed, the guard of honor did not only symbolize appreciation for Bravo’s cricketing skills but also that of his heroism for Trinidad and Tobago who has indeed touched the lives of youths in the island as well as other parts of the world.

More than a day for the sport, it was for the cricketer who personified the spirit of the game and sporting excellence. All in all, the guard of honour accorded to Dwayne Bravo in the Queen’s Park Oval was not just a tradition but a way of honoring one of the most glorious sons of the Caribbean cricket.