Doherty hails land of the rising stun

Ken Doherty has had a glimpse into snooker’s future – and the Dubliner has been left awe-struck by the generation of Chinese players who threaten to dominate the game for the next 20 years.

The uptake in the game in Asia has been dramatic over the past decade, with the youngsters who took up the game before reaching their teenage years now emerging and making an impact on the professional tour.