CSK not a team, it's a family: Bravo

Dwayne Bravo is back in the yellows of Chennai Super Kings and it's time for 'Champion' dance at Chepauk all over again. The dynamic West Indian all-rounder is fresh and raring to go. While he is excited to be back playing under MS Dhoni, Bravo expressed delight at the fact that West Indies had managed to qualify for the 2019 50-overs World Cup.

"I honestly believe they deserve to be there despite what's going on in West Indies cricket. I love to see West Indies compete amongst the best," said the 34-year-old Trinidadian.

Coming to back to Chennai is like homecoming for me. We missed it in the last two years. I was really hoping and praying (during auction) that I come back to Chennai. I'm thankful to the management for showing a lot of faith in me. I didn't play any cricket after the Big Bash and was resting. I wanted to ensure that I prepare myself mentally and physically so that I can come and give my best for the city and franchise. I know the people in Chennai suffered for the last two years (without CSK). We are happy that most of us are back. I'm looking forward to the tournament.

First of all, congrats to the team and I'm happy for the guys. There is a Fifa World Cup (to be held this year) without Italy. So, these things are possible. No team or country is guaranteed of anything. But at the same time, I'm happy that West Indies have made it. It's a young team and I wish them all the best. I honestly believe they deserve to be there despite what's going on in West Indies cricket. I love to see West Indies compete amongst the best and we always do well in World Cups. Hopefully I will play the World Cup as well.

Everyone enjoys life. Team India plays with a lot of flair and flamboyance as well. I think T20 cricket has developed a lot of cricketers. It has made them fearless. Having fun is part of the game. We fancy ourselves in the shortest format of the game. T20 is about flair and entertainment and that is what attract the fans to the stadium. Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Darren Sammy, myself - all of us play the game in the right spirit with flair and attitude. We are natural entertainers. At the same time, we like to win tournaments. For me, every T20 league that I take part in has been successful. We also have two T20 World Cup wins. It's not about just playing in tournaments but it's about winning them. For us, as West Indian players, our names go a long way and we enjoy playing in these competitions. It's more so for our fans.