Luke Littler beaten by Cam Crabtree in semi-finals of World Youth Championship

Luke Littler was beaten 6-5 by Cam Crabtree in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship in Minehead. Littler, the 2023 World Youth Champion, fought back from 2-0 down to level the match, but Crabtree ultimately prevailed and will face Jan Schmidt in the final. The match marked Littler's first competitive appearance since his shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse at the World Grand Prix.