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.