An annoyed Luke Littler has criticized a darts coach who disapproved of his participation in the World Youth Championship, calling him an ‘absolute helmet’. Littler, 18, competed in the tournament in Wigan recently but was defeated in the semi-finals by up-and-coming player Beau Greaves, who eventually won the title.
‘The Nuke’ expressed his enjoyment of the event and commended Greaves, a three-time women’s world champion at just 21 years old. However, Cornwall was not impressed by Littler’s decision.
In a scathing critique on the Mission Darts Podcast, Cornwall described Littler’s actions as “ridiculous” and accused him of seeking undue attention at the expense of others. Cornwall suggested that Littler, as a world champion, should not have participated in the youth competition.
Following Cornwall’s harsh comments, Littler responded on Instagram, dismissing Cornwall as an insignificant figure in the darts world and questioning his credibility.
Defending his choice to compete in the World Youth Championship, Littler explained that the venue is where professional players also compete, highlighting the disparity in treatment he faced despite not winning the tournament.
Cornwall also targeted Stephen Bunting in his criticism, questioning Bunting’s positioning during matches and comparing him to another player who struggled due to his stance.
As for the ongoing darts discussions, the article closes by inviting readers to share their predictions on whether Luke Littler will win the 2025-26 PDC World Championship in the comments section. Additionally, Sky has announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming season, offering savings and increased live match coverage.
