Away from the FIFA World Cup action, the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) grabbed attention with a heartwarming reunion between West Indies legends Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle. Bravo, now the head coach of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, welcomed Gayle with a hug, laughter and a touching gesture of respect by touching his feet. He also introduced Gayle as the “Original GOAT.” The video, shared by MLC on Instagram with the caption “Besties for the resties,” quickly went viral among cricket fans.The reunion reminded fans of the strong bond between two of the biggest names in West Indies cricket. Their cheerful interaction became one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament, with fans celebrating the friendship that has lasted well beyond their playing days.Watch:The Los Angeles Knight Riders have reached the MLC playoffs for the first time and head into the title clash full of confidence after defeating the Unicorns in Qualifier 1 and enjoying a four-day break.The team’s success has been driven by its West Indies players. Andre Russell has been outstanding with the ball, picking up 18 wickets in 10 matches to sit joint-top of the wicket charts. Captain Jason Holder has impressed with his leadership, while Sunil Narine has been economical, even opening the bowling and recording a tournament-best economy rate of 4.89 among bowlers with at least 10 innings. Rovman Powell has added valuable firepower with the bat, making the Knight Riders a well-rounded side heading into the final.
