KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The doubles pairs are expected to play a pivotal role in Malaysia’s match against European giants Denmark in Group D of the 2024 Thomas Cup finals in Chengdu, China, from April 28 to May 5.

Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) coaching director Rexy Mainaky said it is important for Malaysia to steal points in the doubles as 2016 champions Denmark are likely to parade world number one Viktor Axelsen and 2024 Malaysian Open champion Anders Antonsen in the first two singles.