Anthony Hamilton qualified but withdraws over health fearsTrump says late decision deprives another their Crucible chanceJudd Trump has hit out at Anthony Hamilton for withdrawing from the World Snooker Championship on the eve of the tournament, calling the world No 48 “selfish” and suggesting he should have pulled out prior to securing his place at the event instead of taking an opportunity from another player.
Hamilton, a four-times Crucible quarter-finalist, made his way through qualifying to set up a first-round tie with Kyren Wilson, before pulling out on Wednesday due to fears over
Coronavirus. Hamilton suffers from asthma, and criticised the decision to allow spectators into the event as one of three nationwide pilots to pave the way for fans to return to live events permanently.