John Higgins has hit out at what he calls 'scandalous' scheduling for the World Snooker Championship Final.
The Scot will compete in his eighth Crucible Final, and his third in a row, after his epic 17-16 victory over David Gilbert, which will go down as one of the greatest semi-finals ever.
“You're running about like you're on a hamster wheel - you're trying to fit in eight frames and rush back," said Higgins.
"The schedule has to change a bit. They need to look at starting earlier so you can get a lie-down a little bit and recharge the batteries. It's scandalous."
Watch the above video for Higgins' full comments.
Sporting Life will provide a full live blog of the World Championship Final throughout Sunday May 5 and Monday May 6 with our snooker expert Richard Mann.
Final Schedule
SUNDAY MAY 5
Afternoon Session (2.00pm)
Final (Best of 35 frames)
TV Coverage: Eurosport & BBC
Evening Session (7pm)
Final (Best of 35 frames)
TV Coverage: Eurosport & BBC
MONDAY MAY 6
Afternoon Session (2.00pm)
Final (Best of 35 frames)
TV Coverage: Eurosport & BBC
Evening Session (7pm)
Final (Best of 35 frames)
TV Coverage: Eurosport & BBC
