All players competing in the Indian Open attended a press conference on Monday to officially launch the world ranking event in Hyderabad.
Speeches were made by WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson, BSFI President Cap PVK Mohan and Shaun Murphy. This was followed by an exhibition match between defending champion Michael White and Indian ace Pankaj Advani, and then a banquet. The tournament starts on Tuesday – click here for the match schedule and for more pictures click here.