New Delhi. World champion Gukesh has change into an icon for crores of youth at this time. But there was a time when Gukesh additionally had an icon. Gukesh was an enormous fan of Dhoni but with growing time his consideration was drawn by tennis participant Novak Djokovic. Due to which he turned Gukesh’s favorite participant. Gukesh himself admitted this within the interview.
Gukesh stated, “When I was young, my favorite player was Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. Now it is Novak Djokovic. I think both of them are great athletes and I admire many things about them. Chess alone is not important in the World Championship. There is a lot of mental pressure in this. The suggestions and conversations I have had with him (Paddy) have been very important for my development.”
Why did Gukesh like Dhoni?
Gukesh comes from Chennai and was born in Chennai within the 12 months 2007. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the very best Indian cricketer of that point. Dhoni has been part of Chennai Super Kings because the starting of IPL 2008 and Dhoni was among the best gamers for Chennai. He turned Gukesh’s favorite participant as he grew older. Dhoni’s fan following in South is in crores.
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 17, 2024, 19:01 IST
