On Tuesday, star Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has achieved his 24th world title when he got succeeded at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup with a victory over Pakistan’s player Babar Masih in the final stage. Advani won his 11th Asian title last week. He started the final round with a comfortable 42-13 win in the opening frame. Babar drew parity by winning the second round by scoring 38-14. In the third frame, Advani made a foul that only he was aware that he had committed. The 36-year-old Indian player has won the third and fourth in quick succession to go 3-1 up.
"Advani shifted gears and then took the next three to be one frame away from getting his hands on his 24th world winner’s trophy. Not going to go down without a fight, Babar brought the match to a precarious situation by winning the next three frames as a strong response. At 6-5, it was touch and go. Babar had found his touch and Advani had more to lose at this point being within striking distance of the finish line. But a classy 32 break off the cue of the multiple world champion put paid to Babar’s hopes", reported News18.
Pankaj Advani said, "I am living a dream. Being away from the table for so long, these two back-to-back triumphs assure me that my hunger and competitive skills haven’t diminished. Very fortunate to win both as I am aware there is still a lot of work to put into my game once I return. Happy to return home tomorrow with two gold medals for my country."