An irritated Luke Littler has criticized a darts coach who questioned his participation in the World Youth Championship, calling him an ‘absolute helmet’. The 18-year-old competed in the tournament in Wigan recently but was defeated in the semi-finals by Beau Greaves, who later claimed the title.
Littler, known as ‘The Nuke’, expressed his admiration for Greaves, a three-time women’s world champion at just 21 years old. However, Cornwall, a former PDC Tour Card holder, was unimpressed with Littler’s decision to play in the youth championship despite being a world champion himself.
In a blunt assessment on the Mission Darts Podcast, Cornwall criticized Littler for overshadowing other players and suggested he should have refrained from competing in the youth category. In response, Littler took to Instagram to slam Cornwall, referring to him as an ‘absolute helmet’ and dismissing his comments.
Defending his choice to participate in the championship, Littler emphasized that he aimed to gain experience in a competitive setting similar to that of professional players. Despite the backlash, he highlighted the learning opportunity the tournament provided him.
Cornwall also targeted Stephen Bunting, questioning his gameplay positioning and consistency. He compared Bunting to Wes Newton, suggesting that standing in the wrong place could hinder his success in major competitions.
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