Sheikh holds on to the lead in Indian online carrom challenge
The Hindu
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Mohammed Sheikh was unable to capture the magic of the first round, yet stayed in the lead with a cumulative score of 32 points after two rounds of the Champions league in the Indian online carrom challenge organised by the All India Carrom Federation (AICF). After a spectacular performance in the opening round when he had three points thanks to an universal slam and a white slam, Mohammed Sheikh compiled a score of 29 points in clearing the eight boards in the second round, and had a white slam to show for his class. Abdul Rahman (33) followed one point behind the leader, while Riyaz Akbar Ali (47), Mohd. Ghufran (48), Mohd. Arif (50), K. Srinivas (52), Yogesh Dhongade (53) and Vikas Dharia (56) were trying to bridge the gap at the top so as to make the semifinals after four rounds.
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