‘MS Dhoni doesn’t react to … ‘: Gukesh on how Dhoni shaped his chess career

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has named legendary cricketer MS Dhoni as his idol, admiring Dhoni’s composure under pressure. Gukesh credits Dhoni’s calmness and clear thinking in high-stakes situations for positively influencing his approach to handling pressure in his chess games. Recently, Gukesh spoke about his deep admiration for Dhoni and the significant role the cricketing icon has played in shaping his mindset and approach to pressure situations.