Azizul and Shah Firdaus eye Commonwealth glory after favourite Matthew’s surprise exit

Double trouble: Azizulhasni Awang and Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom will be hoping to shine in Glasgow.

PETALING JAYA: The door has swung open for cyclists Azizulhasni Awang and Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom after hot favourite Matthew Richardson’s shock withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games.

The England’s Olympic Games silver medallist Richardson’s absence could open up a chance for Malaysia to win their first Games cycling gold medal in 16 years when the competition starts today at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.