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Favourites Pearly-Thinaah won’t let higher ranking get to their heads in Birmingham

By NG CHIA YIN

PETALING JAYA: Women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah (pic) may be the favourites at the Commonwealth Games based on their world ranking but they will not underestimate their opponents.

World No. 10 Pearly-Thinaah have chosen to be cautious in their debut in Birmingham from July 28-Aug 8 as they know their rivals are no pushovers.

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