PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttler Liew Daren (pic) is relishing the prospect of a face-off against world No. The 33-year-old Daren may cross path against the Japanese singles star in the second round at the Arena Birmingham. Daren faces India’s H. S. Prannoy while Momota’s first World Tour start after 14 months will be against P. Kashyap, also of India. Daren has faced Momota four times to date, including their maiden meeting – the semi-finals of the World Championships in Nanjing three years ago. I was leading the first game 16-12 and held a game point at 20-19, but ended up losing, ” Daren recalled.

Source: The Star March 11, 2021 23:03 UTC