KUALA LUMPUR: Former National badminton coach Razif Sidek took the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to task for not including world junior champion Zulfadli Zulkiffli in the Thomas Cup squad.
Razif, during an interview with Bernama TV recently, said Zulfadli should have been given a chance to represent the country in the Thomas Cup Qualifier to be held in Macau from Feb 13 to 19.
The former doubles player who together with his brother Jalani formed the backbone of the Thomas Cup squad in 1992, said Zulfadli’s presence in Macau would give him valuable exposure and experience.
“At least he (Zulfadli) will be able to witness in person, how difficult or tough the competition is at the Thomas Cup.
“It does not matter whether he is from the Kuala Lumpur Racquet Club or not, BAM must still open the door to give players like Zulfadli in the near future. We must give opportunities for our best singles players so that they will be able to compete against the best in the world later on,” he said. — Bernama