Shaun Murphy demands answers from World Snooker Championship staff after controversial incident

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Judd Trump has explained why he snubbed the UK and moved to Dubai as the world number one chases glory at the Crucible.The 36-year-old, who relocated to the Middle East several years ago, spent a month in Thailand after the United States (US)- and Israeli-led war with Iran began but has since returned to his base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Trump, who won his first round clash 10-5 against Gary Wilson, made clear he has no intention of moving back to Britain."I won't be coming back to the UK," the world number one said.

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Dubai is still my base."Once his Crucible campaign concludes, Trump plans to fly straight back rather than visiting family in Bristol.The UAE was caught up in a precarious position with Iranian bombs falling on the region and forcing tourists and residents alike to evacuate.Trump found himself without a home for several weeks as a result...

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Shaun Murphy is seeking explanations from World Snooker following what has been dubbed the 'Lightgate' controversy at the Crucible.The 2005 world champion was left furious on Tuesday evening when table lights unexpectedly illuminated during a pivotal moment in his opening-round encounter with Fan Zhengyi.With the score locked at 8-8, Murphy was preparing to pot the blue when lights from the adjacent table suddenly switched back on mid-stroke.The incident occurred as officials had initially dimmed the neighbouring table to allow spectators to watch the conclusion of the Judd Trump versus Gary Wilson match.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Despite the disruption, Murphy managed to secure a 10-9 victory and will face Xiao Guodong in the second round on Thursday.Murphy described how the sudden illumination completely disrupted his concentration at the worst possible moment."I was on the blue, and it really put me off because, as I was about to strike, the lights came on, I didn't hit that...

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