Fri Dec 13 01:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Indian Pacer Shami Achieves 200 T20 Wickets; 18-Year-Old D. Gukesh Crowned World Chess Champion
**NEW DELHI, Dec 13, 2024** – Indian cricket team’s star pacer, Mohammed Shami, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 200 wickets in the Twenty20 format. This achievement adds to his already impressive cricketing career.
Separately, 18-year-old Grandmaster D. Gukesh has created history by becoming the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the 14th round of the World Chess Championship in Singapore. His victory has been lauded across India, from the President to the general public. His prize money totals a staggering ₹16.52 crore (approximately $2 million USD). The runner-up, Ding Liren, received ₹13.12 crore (approximately $1.6 million USD). The total prize money for the championship amounted to ₹21.75 crore (approximately $2.6 million USD).
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