Jalani: It’s normal for partners to have rifts in doubles game
News 9:08 AM
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national men’s doubles ace Jalani Sidek feels that it is common for doubles pairs to have misunderstandings and that shuttlers should not take it too personally.
If they do, it can lead to a major division in their partnership, said Jalani, who formed a lethal partnership with brother Razif in the 80s.
And he hoped that Malaysia’s second ranked men’s doubles pair Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif would mend their differences and get back on the winning trail.
Fairuzizuan and Zakry are trying to work out their differences so that they can give a good showing in the World Championships, which will be held in Hyderabad from Aug 10-16.
“I was surprised with the way they lost in the Mini Olympic Games. I hope this defeat serves as a wake-up call for them,” said Jalani, who sees great potential in the pair.
“As an ex-player, I understand what they are going through. But they must be able to compromise with one another.
“When my defence is not solid, Razif will reprimand me and when I see that something is not right with my partner, I will give my views. They should not blame each other.
“Once, I injured my knee during the Singapore Open in 80s.
“But with strong support from my partner, we were able to go all the way to win the World Cup after that.
“We were able to achieve the feat not because we were brothers but because we were professionals.”
Jalani hoped that Fairuzizuan and Zakry would continue to improve as a pair and bring honour to the country at the world meet.
Posted by Lucas Liau
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