Bravo had not played Tests since December 2010. He lost the ODI captaincy to young Jason Holder for the 2015 World Cup and was also omitted from the side that toured South Africa.

"Today I am announcing my retirement from Test cricket," Bravo said in a statement. "I have already informed the WICB of this decision and also indicated my desire to continue to represent the West Indies in the shorter formats of the game.

"I recognise that this is a difficult time for all of us. Our people of the region have seen and enjoyed great cricketing days but we will not return to glory until we agree to go forward with our love for the game and the respect of the administrators, players and the public.

"I have experienced the exhilarating joy of victory and the devastating pain of defeat. The joyous memories will remind me of what we are capable of achieving. I want to be part of that mission", Bravo said in his statement.

Bravo scored 2200 runs in 40 Tests at an average of 31.42 with three centuries and picked up 86 wickets.