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The Elusive 147

 

147 Thousand Rupees is up for grabs for a 147 scored in the ongoing tournament. In the main draw 30 Matches have been played over 169 frames by the best in the country and all that was achieved were the two lone century breaks by Pankaj Advani – a 135 & a 107. The opener by the little genius with a 135 brought in headlines – "Pankaj smells 147". This probably would have brought in the crowds sensing intent by the top guns to go for it. The CCI did not err in their concept - 147 thousand for the 147 break and 100 Thousand for the Winner of the tournament.  What happened after the initial salvo was what generally happens at all tournaments in the country – caution sets in and the approach is to just win the frame or the match. So I guess the “virtual 147 Thousand” remains with the CCI unless Pankaj & Yasin have other ideas as they flex themselves for the Finals. I am willing to wager 147 Thousand against it. Any takers?

 

Could we have a format where 16 top players play in two pools on a league cum round robin basis and the Winner is decided on the number of centuries he notches up or possibly on the highest break in the match? I wonder if this would free the arms of the players and they play positive. The International Scene is not open for one who scores breaks of only 50’s & 60’s. Safety play is an exception rather than the rule.

 

Col. E.J. Sanchis

Mumbai - Monday 27 February 2009

 

 

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