Rajwardhan
Joshi advanced to knockout stage
07.12.2014
Rajwardhan Joshi of Elphinston Cricket
Club
Elphinstone Cricket Club’s Rajwardhan
Joshi romped into the knockout draw following three back-to-back wins in
the NSCI All India 9-Ball Open Pool tournament being played at NSCI Club
in Mumbai.
Making his debut in pool, Rajwardhan
Joshi kicked off his campaign with an exciting 5-4 win over Nikhil
Bhansali of NSCI before cruising through his next two rounds to qualify
for the main draw from Group E.
Maharashtra’s junior billiards champion
Nikhil Saigal of Khar Gymkhana was a surprise opening round loser in the
group but kept his hopes alive in the double elimination round by moving
a step closer to qualifying.
Also keeping their hopes alive in the
double elimination round were Sangeeta Hemchand of Willingdon Sports
Club, Mahalaxmi and Dev Dongre of Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana in Group D.
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