Shaun Murphy Calls for Snooker Rebels to be Excluded from World Championship

Shaun Murphy, the former world snooker champion, has voiced his strong opinion against players who are considering joining a breakaway tour and believes they should not be allowed to compete in the prestigious World Championship.

The snooker world has been buzzing with speculation after Ronnie O’Sullivan, the most high-profile player in the sport, confirmed that he is open to leaving the World Snooker Tour (WST) for a better offer. O’Sullivan, who is aiming to win a record-breaking eighth title at the Crucible this week, has already won the first two Triple Crown events of the season and is eyeing a historic clean sweep.

However, Murphy has made it clear that he does not support players who are looking to defect to a new tour. He believes that players who choose to leave the WST should not be allowed to participate in major tournaments like the World Championship.

In an interview with the BBC, Murphy expressed his disappointment in players who are considering leaving the WST, stating that they have already received so much from the sport and should show loyalty to the existing tour.

Murphy’s comments come in the midst of a growing debate within the snooker community about the potential formation of a new tour and the implications it could have on the sport. While O’Sullivan has openly expressed his interest in exploring other options, Murphy and other players like Judd Trump have reaffirmed their commitment to the WST.

As the drama unfolds in the world of snooker, fans and players alike are eagerly watching to see how the situation will develop and what impact it will have on the future of the sport. The upcoming World Championship promises to be an exciting and pivotal event, with the ongoing discussions about a breakaway tour adding an extra layer of intrigue to the competition.