Was introduced to the game by his father – a doctor in the army – and was hooked after taking part in a junior competition aged 12.

Enjoyed a successful amateur career in which he was crowned national champion in 2006 and 2007.

Won five times on the Asian Tour before claiming his European Tour card at the 2014 Qualifying School.

Came into the form of his life in early 2015, when he claimed his first two European Tour titles within a fortnight in Malaysia and his native India.

Became the first Indian to finish in the top five at a Major when he took a share of fifth place in the 2015 US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.

Almost retained his Hero Indian Open title finishing runner-up in 2016. Enjoys music and computer games.