Malaysia's lack of depth a glaring problem

Cheam June Wei (Malaysia’s only seeded player) is the only singles player who stood out at the World Junior Championships. – Chan Boon Kai / THE STAR

ALOR SETAR: Malaysia were let down at the World Junior Championships by one thing – a lack of depth.

Malaysia’s 22 junior shuttlers just have not reached the same level of strength and skill as their peers from China, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia.