PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao is ready to take on the responsibility of playing in the first singles if necessary in the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu.

Jun Hao could be handed the task of leading from the front in the prestigious team meet with both the country’s No. 1 Lee Zii Jia and No. 2 Ng Tze Yong’s participation still uncertain.