Without India, I wouldn’t be half the brand I am today. Bravo

By Niharika Raina New Delhi Dec 7 : .

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels India has given him exposure and made him the brand he is today.

He said that India has become a very dear country because of the love shown to him by the Indian people.Apart from his cricketing career and music singles, Bravo is now going to start a fresh innings in fashion with Djb47 Fashion Label available online with a physical store launch scheduled for early next year in India."Very, very special.

Without India, I dont think I could have been half of the brand I am today.Its a truthful statement and I am grateful to have a large presence in a country so far from home.

India is very dear to me because of the love I have received from people there.Thats why most of the stuff that I do when it comes to music or clothing or cricket, anything that I do will always have an Indian presence," said Bravo in an exclusive chat with IANS, organised by 3 Big Dogs PTe Ltd and DNH Media.

Talking about playing cricket in bio-bubble environment, Bravo admitted about its challenges but focused to see the positive side."There have been times where its difficult and then there are moments when one has to understand.

I meant to say that, despite the pandemics, many people lost their jobs and lost their lives.We should be thankful that Im still able work, play, earn, and entertain my fans around world.

So I always try to see the positive and the brighter side of everything.This is how I deal (with) the bio-bubbles in the pandemic.

"At the same time, the 38-year-old hopes for the bio-bubble environment to be over shortly."As players, hopefully, it will end soon.

It will be a difficult time for players.The bio-bubble is causing many players to withdraw from tournaments.

It can have a psychological effect on you.I believe that cricket authorities will be closely watching to see how long they can maintain the bubble scenario.Bravo said that most players would rather be in a bio bubble and play than not." IANS Bravo explained that balancing his off-field activities with his on-field commitments was down to Bravos ability to get the right people in pursuit of his passions.Some of it can be managed and balanced, while some of it can be managed by others.

It is about knowing what I want to do.Its about finding the right people and the right people to believe in me and my dream, and then trying to make it happen.So, its our collective team effort, not only based on me."Getting involved in fashion is something that I always like dressing.To have my own brand, and to have people want my stuff and brand.

So, its the step in the right direction and something that I always visualise seeing that and seeing myself as a brand that people want to associate themselves with," said Bravo."To see it as a brand, a trendy brand that attracts youth, kids and their parents to wear clothes made by DJ Bravo brand.

It will hopefully be expanded beyond India to other countries like the UK, USA, and the Caribbean.Thats the ultimate goal," concluded Bravo.

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