Thomas Cup experience has inspired Haikal to aim bigger with Hon Jian

Eager for action: Mohd Haikal Nazri (left) and Choong Hon Jian will now get the opportunity to take on the world’s top pairs, starting from the Thailand Open from May 14-19 in Bangkok.

PETALING JAYA: Watching some of the top men’s doubles pairs in the world battle it out in the Thomas Cup Finals has whetted shuttler Mohd Haikal Nazri’s appetite.

Haikal, who made his debut in the prestigious team meet in Chengdu last week, along with Choong Hon Jian only got to play one match against minnows Algeria.