Dwayne Bravo: West Indies legends reunite at MLC, creating a heartwarming moment during the Major League Cricket season. Bravo, now head coach of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, reunited with his longtime friend and teammate Chris Gayle. In a touching gesture, Bravo touched Gayle’s feet, hugged him, and called him the “Original GOAT.” The video, captioned “Besties for the resties” by MLC on Instagram, quickly went viral among cricket fans.
The reunion was a highlight away from the FIFA World Cup action, reminding 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, celebrating a friendship that has lasted well beyond their playing days.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Knight Riders won their maiden MLC title in a thrilling final. They defeated Washington Freedom by one run at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Chasing 165, Washington needed 14 runs off the last over. Obus Pienaar smashed the first ball for six, but Shadley van Schalkwyk took two wickets and sealed a run-out on the final ball to secure a dramatic win.
Earlier, Los Angeles were bowled out for 164 in 19.4 overs. Andre Fletcher top-scored with 47, Colin Munro made 40, and Matthew Tromp added 39. Ben Dwarshuis took 3/31 for Washington. In the chase, Sunil Narine ripped through the top order with 3/13, and captain Jason Holder took 3/31 to leave the defending champions struggling at 109/6. Pienaar’s 53 off 24 balls nearly won the game, but his dismissal in the final over proved decisive as Dwayne Bravo’s team lifted their first MLC crown.