Stay calm and focus on the final: Rashid


The Malaysian Thomas Cup team led by Lee Chong Wei (centre) at the briefing on the eve of the final. – Azhar Mahfof /THE STAR

NEW DELHI:What was touted to be the weakest Malaysian team for a Thomas Cup campaign are now on the brink of achieving history and their project leader Rashid Sidek is hoping those who will be playing against surprise finalist Japan on Sunday will stay calm under intense pressure.

The shuttlers gathered as usual at the Shangri-La Hotel garden for a short briefing where they sang the national anthem together before adjourning for breakfast.

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