Joshi jostling for his spot in the limelight

India's Khalin Joshi hopes next week's Volvo China Open can help him emulate good friend Shubhankar Sharma's rapid rise to stardom over the past few months.

Joshi, who sits 10th on the Asian Tour's order of merit (Habitat for Humanity Standings), has received a sponsor's invite to play the 20 million yuan ($3.2 million) tournament, tri-sanctioned by the China Golf Association, Asian Tour and European Tour.

He will challenge for honors alongside world No 72 Sharma, Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnat, Australian Scott Hend and reigning order of merit champion Gavin Green of Malaysia at Beijing Topwin Golf and Country Club from April 26-29.