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‘Cool Hand Luke’ Stays Positive Amidst Criticism Over Recent Darts Defeat

After suffering a 6-0 defeat to Ian White at the Players Championship in Wigan, Luke Humphries responded to critics on social media. The reigning world champion known as ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ addressed concerns about his recent form highlighting that the season has just started and fluctuations in performance are natural.

Humphries acknowledged the criticism that comes with being a world champion but remained positive expressing confidence that ups and downs are part of the sport. He is gearing up for the Premier League in Glasgow emphasizing the longevity of his career in darts. Humphries also commented on the challenging playing conditions at the tournament mentioning the cold venue which was a shared concern with colleague Gerwyn Price.

Despite the setback, Humphries remains unfazed recognizing the cyclic nature of success and struggles in darts. Last year, he experienced a similar slump but bounced back with a remarkable 20-match winning streak clinching titles at prestigious events.

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