PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia (pic) has tipped Malaysia as a dark horse for the upcoming Thomas Cup, expressing cautious optimism over the team’s chances of ending a 34-year title drought.

The Paris Olympic bronze medallist, who had remained silent on the team’s prospects, said Malaysia have what it takes to mount a serious challenge at the tournament in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3.