It took R. Praggnanandhaa’s gate-crash into the recent World Cup final in Baku, Azerbaijan, to make a cricket-loving nation take note of the teenager’s prowess, like never before. The 18-year-old also earned a spot in the 2024 Candidates Tournament, leading to the next World Championship title match.
After being accorded a hero’s welcome at Chennai, Praggnanandhaa made a dash to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and joined the preparatory camp at Kolkata for the Asian Games. Despite all the rush, Praggnanandhaa took time to speak at length to The Hindu, reflecting on his recent exploits.
