Shaun Murphy Demands Rule Change

Shaun Murphy demands a rule change in snooker after a 100-minute frame sparked backlash at the World Snooker Championship.

What happened?

The frame between Mark Allen and Wu Yize lasted 100 minutes and 21 seconds, prompting criticism from Steve Davis. Davis called the frame "an embarrassment to snooker" on the BBC.

Why it matters for Shaun Murphy

Murphy wants frames capped at 900 seconds to prevent such lengthy frames. He supports a format with a 30-second shot clock and a spotted cue ball. The Magician told The Sun he's a fan of the 900 format, which he thinks would improve the game.

What comes next?

Murphy will appear at the Global Snooker 900 Championship, which features a 15-minute time limit per frame. He narrowly missed the World Championship title, losing 18-17 to Wu. Murphy collected £200,000 in prize money and called the season "one of my best". The 43-year-old Murphy seeks to prevent "deliberate fouls" and promote aggressive play. He thinks the new format would reward players for attacking play. Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry also criticized the incident, questioning the referee's handling. The previous record for the longest frame was 85 minutes, set by Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao in 2022. Murphy's appearance at the Global Snooker 900 Championship comes after a successful season. He came close to winning his second world title, but lost to Wu. The new format has a spotted cue ball, allowing fans to see the spin and side applied on each shot. Murphy thinks this would improve the game and make it more exciting for fans. The Global Snooker 900 Championship will feature a new version of the game, with a focus on speed and aggression. Murphy is excited to try the new format and thinks it could be the future of snooker.