Correct Answer : Option (D) - Laxman Rawat
Laxman Rawat of PSPB overcame fellow PSPB challenger Aditya Mehta 9-6 in a best-of-17-frame final.
* Laxman Rawat of PSPB emerged victorious in the ‘Baulkline’ NSCI All India Snooker Open.
* Previously, Laxman Rawat won the runner-up in the last edition of the All India Snooker Open losing to Sourav Kothari in the finals. This win marks Laxman Rawat’s first major title after 2 to 3 years.
* Laxman Rawat of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) won the NSCI Snooker Open 2023 against Aditya Mehta.
* Laxman Rawat received Rs 3 lakh cash prize while Aditya Mehta received Rs 1.5 lakh.
* The summit clash contested between the accomplished Indian Oil Cueists Rawat and Mehta witnessed top-quality positive play as both were aggressive and went for their shots.
* Rawat was more consistent and managed to wrest the initiative and enjoy a 5-3 lead at the break.
* Rawat was a bit scratchy, and Mehta did well to win frames to draw level at 5-all and stay in. the fight.
* Rawat gained the moment in the next three frames to surge to an 8-5 lead.
* Aditya Mehta managed to take some time in the 14th frame.
* However, Rawat was destined to win the game in the next frame.
What is NSCI Snooker Open Crown?
* The NSCI Snooker Open Crown is a snooker tournament organized by the National Sports Club of India (NSCI).
* The tournament is open to players from all over India and features a best-of-17-frame final.
* The tournament is considered as a major title in Indian snooker and the champion of the tournament is awarded the NSCI Snooker Open Crown.
