Newly crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a hero’s welcome from Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and shared a special moment with veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Gukesh, who recently became the youngest world chess champion, is focused on performing well in upcoming tournaments while continuing to inspire athletes across disciplines.
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