Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Remark Aimed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on the incident that led him to label Gian van Veen a 'cry baby' following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. According to Littler, Van Veen's actions at the end of the match, which Van Veen won, prompted the comment. Littler claims that after he had thrown his darts and was walking back, Van Veen placed his darts on the oche and stared at him, which Littler found unnecessary and disrespectful. Littler believes Van Veen overreacted and that his own celebrations were directed at the crowd and his girlfriend, not at Van Veen. The young player also shared his thoughts on their potential semifinal matchup in Rotterdam, stating that their rivalry will likely draw more viewers. Littler downplayed the incident, suggesting that other controversies in the sport have been more heated, such as the arguments between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney. He emphasized the importance of moving forward and focusing on his game, as the Premier League Darts continues with defending champion Luke Humphries.