Star West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup here as the “time has come” to leave the stage after a career he can be proud of.

The 38-year-old Bravo came out of retirement in 2019 and has been a key member of the West Indies team defending its title in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

But the Caribbeans are out of contention for a semi-final spot after losing to Sri Lanka — their third in the showpiece — in a Super 12 match on Thursday.

The West Indies’ inconsequential match against Australia here on Saturday will be Bravo’s last international outing, bringing down the curtains on a career spanning more than 17 years.

“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, but as I look back at it I’m very grateful to represent the region and the Caribbean people for so long,” said Bravo, who has been an integral part of four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings.

“One thing I am proud of is that in our era, not only were we able to make a name for ourselves on the global stage, but also have silverware to show for it.”

Bravo, who has appeared at all seven T20 World Cups and helped West Indies lift the trophy in 2012 and 2016, has 90 T20I caps for his country, scoring 1245 runs and picking up 78 wickets.

He has more than 500 appearances in the T20 format overall.

After making his international debut in 2004, Bravo also played in 40 Tests, scoring 2200 runs at an average of 31.42 and taking 86 wickets. He has 2968 runs and 199 wickets to his name from 164 ODIs.

“For me now I want to try and pass on whatever experience and information I have with the younger players,” he said. “I think in the white-ball formats, West Indies cricket has a bright future and it’s important for us to keep supporting the guys and keep encouraging them.”