Majid Ali hopes to transfer his domestic form in the international junior arena, the Faisalabad player is keen on performing at a consistent level in upcoming events. PHOTO: PBSA
Majid won the first frame emphatically, not allowing his opponent to score a single point while Nadeem hit back in the next frame to cut down the lead. But that was all Nadeem could do in the contest which turned into a mere formality from there on with Majid sweeping him aside with a score-line of 95-0, 58-85, 67-31, 89-8 (55), 83-1, 60-36 and 75-28.
It was Majid’s maiden junior title at the domestic level.
Majid ecstatic with final performance
“I’m really happy to bag my maiden junior title with an impressive performance,” Majid told The Express Tribune.
“My aim going into the match was to make sure that I end up being the champion and this is the reason I didn’t go for big breaks. The target was to build an important lead in each frame having knowledge of Nadeem’s game because he isn’t good at building points.”
With his first big victory on the domestic junior circuit, the young cueist is gearing up for big things with senior national championship and international events ahead.
The Faisalabad-based player feels that he can now go one step ahead at the Asian junior championship, where he fell at the last hurdle previously, saying that he is now more capable of handling pressure of big games.
“The only thing missing in my last Asian final was the composure of playing a big game. I was also nervous, but now I feel much better whenever I’m involved in big matches and that is how I want to move forward in order to claim the title.” He stated.
“We’ve got a senior national championship set for next month and I want to do well against our top players. Challenging the best senior players in the country will further boost my confidence and it’s time for me to step up the game and fight for top honours with the likes of former world champion Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Sajjad, Imran Shehzad and others.”
Reflecting back on the tournament, Majid admitted that he needs to improve his ability of churning out century breaks in the future.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 21st, 2014.
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