Gayle On Reunion With Kohli And De Villiers: 'That Would Be Something Special..'
Chris Gayle reflects on West Indies' journey in the World Championship of Legends,and weighs in on the idea of a reunion with Kohli and de Villiers.
Although the West Indies Champions narrowly missed a semifinal spot in the World Championship of Legends, the tournament concluded positively with Chris Gayle discussing the team's journey, his future plans, and a potential dream reunion with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Gayle remarked, 'Virat is a phenomenal player. We've spent some great time together both on and off the field. He is a true legend of the sport, and we miss him dearly in international cricket."
When asked about the possibility of Kohli joining the Legends League alongside him and AB de Villiers, Gayle added, 'That would be something special. Fans would love that."
Virat Kohli had dedicated the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) first Indian Premier League (IPL) victory to franchise stalwarts AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle.
'I promise you this feels 10 times more special because these two are standing next to me. Honestly, it is as much theirs as it is mine. When you come to Bengaluru, it is not just me; when they come, people love them and they go absolutely berserk," Virat had said.
'They know, and they appreciate that they have given their heart and soul to this team till the time they played here. These two guys have given their everything, so it is equally theirs, too," he added.
Ajay Sethi, owner of the West Indies Champions, supported this sentiment, stating, 'Wins and losses are part of the game. I'll sit with Chris and plan new strategies for next season. Every edition teaches us something new, and we are committed to a serious title run in 2026."
The two-week tournament in England concluded with the South Africa Champions lifting the trophy, thanks to AB de Villiers, who scored a sensational century, leading them to a nine-wicket victory over the Pakistan Champions to secure their maiden WCL title.
With the promise of a bigger, bolder return and hopes of a Kohli-Gayle-ABD reunion, WCL fans across the globe now eagerly await 2026. One thing is certain – the legends aren't done yet.
(With inputs from IANS)
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