Veteran Faizal feels the heat but stays upbeat on comeback trail

Fine comeback: Faizal Saari made his return to the national team by playing against New Zealand at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh. — Perak Hockey Association

IPOH: Veteran striker Faizal Saari knows he has some catching up to do with his younger teammates but he is choosing to take it all in his stride.

After spending nine months away from the Speedy Tigers, Faizal admitted he felt slightly overwhelmed when he returned to the squad for this week’s ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

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