Rory McIlroy sits four off the lead despite leaving driver in clubhouse in India

Rory McIlroy sits four off the lead despite leaving driver in clubhouse in India

The world number two carded six birdies and three bogeys in his opening 69, despite the absence of the longest club in his bag

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