Pankaj Advani clinched his maiden National 9-ball pool title on debut, defeating Nitin Sharma 11-6 in the final in Ludhiana. The multiple-time world champion showcased his adaptability in a new discipline, overcoming an early deficit to dominate the match and add another achievement to his illustrious cue sports career.

Ludhiana (Punjab), March 31: Pankaj Advani, India’s most decorated cueist, added another feather to his cap by winning his maiden National 9-ball pool title at the Rotary Bhawan here on Tuesday.

Advani dominates final

In the final, the PSPB cueist outplayed Nitin Sharma of Chandigarh 11-6 in the race-to-11 affair in front of an appreciative crowd. Advani, who stayed away from the fast-paced discipline for over 25 years, made it a memorable debut.

“I can’t believe it, this is a very different title,” said Advani. “It means so much to me winning a sport which is outside of my comfort zone!