PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri could be rewarded with a spot as reserves in the Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu from April 27-May 5 following their steady progress.

Hon Jian-Haikal, who were only combined last August, have stayed consistent after capturing back-to-back titles in the Syed Modi International and Indian Masters at the end of last year.