Steve Davis Slams Snooker Rule After Record-Breaking Frame

Steve Davis has slammed the current state of snooker rules after a record-breaking 100-minute frame.

The six-time world champion called the frame an "embarrassment to snooker".

The frame in question was played between Mark Allen and Wu Yize during their semi-final match at the World Snooker Championship.

It lasted 100 minutes and 21 seconds, breaking the previous record of 85 minutes set by Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao in 2022.

Shaun Murphy is now calling for a rule change to cap frames at 900 seconds.

Davis's comments sparked a reaction from Murphy, who wants to introduce a shot clock and a spotted cue ball to speed up the game.

Murphy believes this would prevent frames from dragging on and make the game more exciting for fans.

Murphy will compete in the inaugural Global Snooker 900 Championship, which features a 30-second shot clock and a spotted cue ball.

The event aims to showcase a new format for the game, with frames lasting no longer than 15 minutes.

Murphy has been a fan of this format since its inception and believes it could be the future of snooker.

The Global Snooker 900 Championship will take place on Friday, with Murphy competing against other top players.

As of the 2022 World Snooker Championship, Davis remains a prominent voice in the sport, with his comments carrying significant weight.

Murphy's appearance at the Global Snooker 900 Championship comes after he narrowly missed out on the World Championship title, losing 18-17 to Wu Yize.

He still collected £200,000 in prize money, a significant consolation for the 43-year-old player.

The World Snooker Championship has seen its fair share of controversy, with Stephen Hendry also criticizing the incident involving Mark Allen and Wu Yize.

Hendry questioned referee Marcel Eckardt's handling of the match, stating that he should have intervened earlier.

The debate surrounding snooker rules is ongoing, with players and fans calling for changes to improve the game.

Murphy's comments have sparked a renewed discussion about the need for reform, with many agreeing that the game needs to be sped up.

The introduction of a shot clock and a spotted cue ball could be a step in the right direction, making the game more exciting and engaging for fans.

As the sport continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the rules change and how players like Murphy and Davis adapt to the new format.

The Global Snooker 900 Championship will be an important test for the new format, with many eyes on the event to see how it plays out.