KUALA LUMPUR: Leong Jun Hao, the youngest member of Malaysia’s Thomas Cup team, believes they can spring a surprise in Bangkok as the tournament starts on Sunday. Jun Hao, 19, is the fourth singles on the pecking order, behind former World No 1 Lee Chong Wei, Lee Zii Jia and Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin. On paper we don't look strong, but that's good as we can pull off some surprises," said Jun Hao, who was also a finalist at the World Junior Championships last year. It has been 26 years since Malaysia last won the coveted trophy, and hopes are high on the national team to finally end the drought. On whether the goal is possible with the current squad, Jun Hao said: "We will all give our best, that is for sure.

Source: New Strait Times May 18, 2018 03:56 UTC