Cross can keep fingers crossed over charges' form for World C'ships
PETALING JAYA: Confidence will be high for the national squash players competing at the upcoming World Championships in Chicago.
National coaching director Andrew Cross sees Malaysia's top three players' recent results as a positive sign heading into the big tournament in the United States from May 9-17.
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