Pankaj Advani

By Bhairav Pandey , 31 March 2026

Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani delivered a commanding performance to reach the men’s semifinal of the 9-Ball Pool National Championships in Ludhiana on Sunday. Representing Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), the multiple-time world champion defeated Madhya Pradesh’s Piyush Kushwaha with a convincing 9–3 scoreline. The victory highlighted Advani’s versatility across cue sports disciplines, despite being best known for his achievements in snooker and billiards.

By Gurpratap Sandhu , 30 March 2026

India’s celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani delivered a dominant performance to secure a place in the semifinals of the 9-ball Pool National Championships in Ludhiana. Representing the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), Advani defeated Madhya Pradesh’s Piyush Kushwaha 9-3 in a one-sided contest, underlining his adaptability across cue sports formats. The victory sets up a high-stakes semifinal clash, while the tournament’s other fixtures also showcased emerging talent and competitive depth.