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.