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CARLOS Brathwaite hit them dead out of the middle of day three of the Boxing Day Test, but to be fair he has only himself to blame when he doesn’t.
That’s because the giant West Indian debutant, who wears a wristwatch the size of a clock, is not just a run-maker but a bat-maker — and most likely the only one in world cricket.
Brathwaite is relatively late to Test cricket at 27 years of age, but off the field he’s an impressive entrepreneur and owner of up-and-coming bat manufacturer, Trident Sports.
A ruptured knee threatened to end the former express quick’s career two years ago, but what he’s sacrificed in pace he’s picked up in run-scoring as he transformed into an all-round cricketer.
Brathwaite might not need a bat sponsor, but he will be hoping his brilliant half-century against Australia earns him a few new clients as he looks to build a business which at this stage supplies for junior Caribbean cricketers and some players in the Windies’ women’s team.
Sporting a logo inspired by the trident on the Barbados flag, Brathwaite made a name for himself at the MCG and breathed some much needed life into the Windies’ tour.
“Ultimately I want for (the company) to stand on its own two feet. By that I mean for it to be a noticeable brand worldwide,†Brathwaite said.
“It’s a Caribbean company so I hope to conquer that market first may I say, but eventually I’d like to broaden my horizon and be an internationally respected cricket brand.
“Everyone in Australia, Trident Sports is the brand to use.â€
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