June Wei confident he can live up to his billing as second singles


Different mission: Cheam June Wei was Lee Chong Wei’s personal sparring partner at the 2018 Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok.

PETALING JAYA: From sparring to one of the key players – how the role has changed for shuttler Cheam June Wei.

The 24-year-old Thomas Cup debutant believes he has the confidence and game in him to live up to the nation’s expectation as the second singles in the ongoing Finals in Aarhus, Denmark.

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