Murphy, 38, is chasing a second world title 16 years after his first at the Crucible Theatre and is up against three-time champion Mark Selby. Selby was warned for slow play in his semi-final win over Stuart Bingham, another former winner, who levelled accusations of gamesmanship at Selby — refuted by the world No 4. Shaun Murphy has criticised players for slow play at this year's World Snooker ChampionshipBut Murphy, 5-3 up on Selby after the first session, said: ‘We are in a theatre, we are an entertainment industry. ‘There is a responsibility on the players in the World Championship final to make it a real show. ‘I think it should be taken away from the subjectivity of a single referee, and I have always argued for a shot-clock — even at the World Championship.

Source: The Nation May 02, 2021 23:03 UTC