Bhullar, Lahiri take on seasoned European duo in EurAsia Cup

When Anirban Lahiri and Gaganjeet Bhullar tee off at the inaugural EurAsia Cup tomorrow, they will add yet another team competition to the long list of appearances they had together.
Paired together for the fourth match against European veterans, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, a seven time winner on European Tour, and Scotsman Stephen Gallacher, who has tamed the star-studded field in Dubai Classic last two editions, Lahiri and Bhullar, are confident that their understanding of each other and the excitement of such a big stage will hold them in good stead.
Lahiri, who has three Asian Tour titles, said, "You're playing for your country and you're playing for Asia. These are the two biggest things you can do as a professional golfer.

"It's a fantastic opportunity to have the Indian flag stamped out there and hopefully dominate proceedings when we start."
Five-time winner on Asian Tour and once on European Challenge Tour, Bhullar added, "I've played against them in Europe before and I know it's going to be an exciting match.
"Both of them have won on Tour but if you look at us, we are both very aggressive and are very hungry to go out there to make a name for our country and continent. I wouldn't be surprised if we go on and create some upsets."

Lahiri and Bhullar have played a lot of golf together since their junior days. They have played on the same team as amateurs in Nomura Cup, Eisenhower Cup and the Asian Games. As professionals, they figured together in the World Cup last year.

"So we have a fair understanding of each other and it is always useful," said Lahiri.
The Indians have stayed relaxed with the banter in the Team room, where table tennis and billiards have figured prominently on their off-course activity.
"It's quite cool. We compete against each other very often on the Asian Tour and every week, we see different faces and nationalities but we are pairing up as a team for the first time.