PETALING JAYA: Seasoned campaigner Aaron Chia believes the presence of three national pairs joining them for training in Herning will be crucial in Malaysia’s bid to end a 34-year Thomas Cup title drought.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have brought in pairs Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King, Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing and Choong Hon Jian-Goh Boon Zhe as sparring partners during their stay in Herning.