Born | Mumbai, India | December 17, 1966
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Sport country | India |
Professional | 1992–1997 |
Highest ranking | 65 (1996/1997) |
Best ranking finish | Last 32 (x2) |
Medal record | ||
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Men's Snooker | ||
Asian Games | ||
2002 Busan | Doubles | |
2010 Guangzhou | Team | |
2006 Doha | Team | |
Asian Indoor Games | ||
2007 Macau | Team |
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