Shocking Upset: Asjad Iqbal Defeats Snooker Champion Pankaj Advani

In a surprising upset, three-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani lost 0-4 to Pakistan's Asjad Iqbal in the World Cup snooker quarterfinals. Iqbal showcased exceptional performance with a series of high breaks, advancing to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Aditya Mehta faced defeat against Chang Yu Kiu in the pre-quarters.

In a stunning turn of events, Pakistan's Asjad Iqbal handed a decisive 0-4 defeat to legendary snooker player Pankaj Advani in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Iqbal, who earlier triumphed over another Indian competitor, Hussain Khan, in the round of 32, displayed near-flawless gameplay throughout the best-of-seven-frame encounter.

Meanwhile, India's Aditya Mehta bowed out of the competition after a closely contested 2-4 loss to Chang Yu Kiu from Hong Kong China in the pre-quarterfinals.

(With inputs from agencies.)