India's 18-year-old GM D. Gukesh becomes the youngest World Chess Champion after beating Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of the summit clash. Gukesh secured the requisite 7.5 points against 6.5 of Liren after winning the last classical time control game of the 14-game match that seemed headed for a draw for the most part. He is the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win the global title. On the note, cricketers hail the world champion and congratulate the 18-year-old on his great achievement. Here is the Reaction of Cricketers In a game of 64 squares, you've opened a world of endless possibilities. Congratulations, @DGukesh, on becoming the 18th World Champion at just 18! Following in Vishy’s footsteps, you're now guiding the next wave of Indian chess prodigies. 🇮🇳♟️🏆pic.twitter.com/3kPCzGEv1d — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2024 Big Congratulations to #GukeshDing on becoming youngest ever World Chess Champion 🏆♟️Proud Moment 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8yq6TOskK9 — S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) December 12, 2024 Congrats @DGukesh on your historic World Chess Championship win! You’ve made the country proud. 🇮🇳♟️ pic.twitter.com/kaXlejvNCq — Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) December 12, 2024 Congratulations to @DGukesh on an extraordinary achievement—winning the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship and making history as the youngest World Champion ever! Your dedication and brilliance continue to inspire the global chess community. #Chess #Champion pic.twitter.com/OPlrZpwdr1 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 12, 2024 Woww, you beauty Gukesh.At just 18, Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest World Chess Champion ever. A great moment for us all and you are an inspiration, Gukesh pic.twitter.com/phAhHsIC8a — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 12, 2024 Congrats Gukesh!♟️🏆 https://t.co/ZWbZhwjNtd — Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) December 12, 2024 What a proud moment for India as 18-year-old Gukesh becomes the 18th world chess champion, the youngest ever. Incredible feat and a truly historic moment.pic.twitter.com/6mXMppZcYE — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 12, 2024 Congratulations, @DGukesh, on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. You’ve made the whole country very proud! 🇮🇳 — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) December 12, 2024 Congratulations Gukesh! What a star 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/GRLY7krPMF — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) December 12, 2024 Simply Incredible Gukesh, Mighty Proud of you. Youngest World champion ever, loss of words, keep going champ. 🏆#DingGukesh @DGukesh pic.twitter.com/9kmTECeBYr — DK (@DineshKarthik) December 12, 2024 Also Read | Awaited Records for Virat Kohli at the Gabba: The Desired and the Unwanted Gukesh Dommaraju's incredible record as the youngest World Chess Champion brings fans and players from the world of various sports to a common platform in celebration and appreciation.The heartfelt appreciation from the cricketing legends reflects the love of sports in them. As Gukesh continues on his journey in the chessing world, his journey proves to be a shining testimony of resolve, talent, and efforts. The world will soon see this young champ's story, and his victory will always be a pride for India.