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On the tee: Hero Indian Open
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On the tee: Hero Indian Open

The Indian fans flocking to followShubhankar Sharmaare set for a treat on Thursday morning when he tees it up alongside two more of the European Tour's most exciting stars at DLF Golf and Country Club.

Shubhankar Sharma

The Race to Dubai Rankings presented by Rolex leader will be the big draw in the group teeing off at 07.30 from the tenth, with the 21 year old having already claimed two wins this season and arriving off the back of a strong showing at the WGC-Mexico Championship.

But he will not be the only star on show as he is joined by fan favouriteAndrew Johnstonand the ever-aggressiveJulian Suri, whose risk and reward game is sure to make for entertaining viewing on the tough layout.

Andrew Johnston

They will be followed off the tenth tee by local favouriteShiv Kapur, who is teeing off alongside 2016 Ryder Cup CaptainDarren Clarkeand rising Thai starPhachara Khongwatmai.

Current Ryder Cup skipperThomas Bjørntees off at 7.20 and he will be alongside two Englishmen hoping for a big summer to force themselves into his plans inJames MorrisonandOliver Fisher.

Joost Luiten after the final round of the NBO Oman Open

Two-time defending championSSP Chawrasiatees off at 12.10 and he will have Anirban Lahiri- the man who beat him in a play-off at this event in 2015 - and UBS Hong Kong Open championWade Ormsbyfor company.

FriendsJoost LuitenandChris Wood- who recently did battle at the NBO Oman Open with Luiten prevailing - tee off together at midday alongside ArgentinianEmiliano Grillo.

To see the full draw for days one and two of the Hero Indian Open,click here.

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