The Indian ace was in joint lead with compatriot Gurbaaz Mann, Korea's Hur In-hoi, Australia's David Gleeson, Thailand's Chapchai Nirat and Malaysia's Danny Chia after the first round at the Hero Indian Open golf tournament.
The 41 year old fired a superb round of five-under 67 to assume the opening round lead.
Gurbaaz Mann, who narrowly missed winning his first professional title at the 2004 tournament, won this year's event with a nine-under 207.
The lanky golfer from Delhi fired a sizzling six-under 66 on the final day to win the 13th event on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour.
India's top golfers returned to practice at courses across the country after weeks of inactivity brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 21-year-old Indian golfer fired a sizzling six-under 65 to grab the tied second place after the opening round in Mexico City.
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