PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s supporting cast need to step up and show their mettle if the team are to pull off a stunner against China in a possible clash in the knockout rounds of the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu.

Former national doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat (pic) believes that it’s time for the likes of singles player Leong Jun Hao and doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to play prominent roles if Malaysia were pitted against the home team in the prestigious team meet.