Independent shuttler knocks out Indian to reach Thai Open second round


Impressive feat: Liew Daren stunned India’s H.S. Prannoy 21-17, 15-21, 21-15 in the Thailand Open first round in Bangkok.

PETALING JAYA: Seasoned campaigner Liew Daren gave some consolation to make up for Malaysia’s defeat to India in the Thomas Cup Finals.

The independent shuttler gave India’s Thomas Cup winning team member H.S. Prannoy a rude awakening after stunning him 21-17, 15-21, 21-15 in the men’s singles first round of the Thailand Open at the Impact Arena in Bangkok yesterday.

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