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.