Joshi, Chan share halfway lead at SAIL-SBI Open

Asian Tour rookies Khalin Joshi of India and Qualifying School winner Chan Kim of the United States carried on their sparkling form to share the halfway lead at the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament here today.
The 20-year-old Joshi, making his professional debut on the Asian Tour, chipped in for an eagle on 14 en route to a three-under-par 69 while Chan brilliantly birdied his last four holes for a 68 and a nine-under-par 135 total in the USD 300,000 Asian Tour event.
A shot back are India's Rashid Khan, who stormed into contention with a sensational 64, and Bangladesh's Siddikur, who returned a second successive 68. Another Indian Rahil Gangjee shot a 66 with two eagles to end the day two shots back.

Defending champion Anirban Lahiri worked his way into the title mix with a battling 68, placing himself on 139 alongside another home star Shiv Kapur, who signed for a 70, and Thai duo Pawin Ingkhapradit (69) and Thitiphun Chuayprakong (67).
Joshi, India's number one amateur last year, continued to shine against a strong field at the challenging Delhi Golf Club.
After turning in level par, he produced the shot of the round with an exquisite chip-in eagle on 14 before rolling in a six-footer at the last hole which he celebrated with a clenched fist.
"It's great. I hit the ball good although my putting wasn't great. I felt normal. I didn't feel any pressure. I just wanted to go out there and do the best that I could. I'm looking forward to the next two days. If the putter is hot, I know I'll do something," said Joshi.

The young Indian is benefiting from some sound advice from DGC pro Manav Jaini, whom he is staying with this week.