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[Watch] Andre Russell's Heartwarming Gesture For A Young Kid Who Got Hit On Head By His Six 

image-lkf12q0qAndre Russell met the young kid who was hit on the head by his six | Source: Screengrab (@\LA_KnightRiders) 

The Los Angeles Knight Riders' struggles persist in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023, with their fourth consecutive loss coming at the hands of the Washington Freedoms in a six-wicket defeat.

Their latest defeat on Friday, July 21, has left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, with the team now languishing at the bottom of the points table. 

Amidst the gloom for the Los Angeles Knight Riders in this tournament, one shining beacon has been their star all-rounder, Andre Russell. 

Once again, the West Indian proved his mettle in the last match against the Washington Freedoms when the Knight Riders were facing a potential collapse. 

Coming in at a precarious 68/4, Russell unleashed his brilliance, smashing an unbeaten 70 off just 37 balls, rescuing the Knight Riders and propelling them to a total of 175/7 at the end of the 20 overs. 

Russell's bat turned into a weapon of destruction as he smashed his way to an unbeaten knock, registering six boundaries and as many sixes. 

Among those six sixes, one colossal hit off Akeal Hosein travelled 86 meters, clearing the long-off boundary. Unfortunately, that long hit resulted in a young fan being hit on the head. 

After the match, the young fan was called up to meet Russell in person. The Jamaican all-rounder warmly welcomed the fan with a hug and later signed some memorabilia and posed for pictures with him.

This incident was shared on the official Twitter account of the Los Angeles Knight Riders on July 22, and the response was overwhelming, with fans and followers lauding Russell's thoughtful act. 

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As long as the match is concerned, Washington Freedom chased down the 176-run target in just 18.1 overs, courtesy of brilliant innings by openers Matthew Short and Andries Gous. 

The Los Angeles Knight Riders now find themselves out of the playoffs contention. Their remaining matches serve as an opportunity to restore their pride and end the season on a high note.