There’s a lot left for Asian No. 1 kegler Rafiq to do


(From left) Dominic Barrett, Sean Rash, AJ Johnson, Nick Pate, Arnar David Jonsson and Rafiq Ismail posed for a photograph before the World Bowling Tour Finals showdown in Kuwait. — Pix courtesy of World Bowling Facebook page

PETALING JAYA: Rafiq Ismail is already regarded as the finest left-handed bowler in Asia but he has his sights set on bigger things.

The 22-year-old wants to be considered one of the best lefties in the world – but knows he has quite a way to go before he can claim that mantle.

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