HORSENS (Denmark), April 23 -- Malaysia's Uber Cup squad received a timely boost when national badminton legend Lee Chong Wei rallied the team via a video call, urging captain M. Thinaah to rise to the challenge in the absence of her doubles partner Pearly Tan.

Pearly's injury setback could prove a significant blow to Malaysia's women's squad at the Uber Cup Finals 2026, which kicks off tomorrow until May 3 here.

The spotlight now falls on Thinaah to shoulder greater responsibility and lead the team's campaign in the competition at the Forum Horsens indoor sports arena.

Chong Wei expressed confidence in her ability to guide the squad in the high-stakes and prestigious badminton team competition.

"You're (Thinaah) the most senior, and ...