Young brigade led by Hafiz has pushed Asia’s No. 1 to stay on fire in alley

Healthy competition: Rafiq Ismail is reminded by young players like Hafiz Zainuddin (below) not to get into his comfort zone.

PETALING JAYA: Last year, bowler Rafiq Ismail bagged four gold medals at the Asian Championships.

To prove that it was no fluke, he did it again in Thailand – this time adding a silver – to establish himself as the region’s best bowler this week.