Littler Explains 'Cry Baby' Comment Directed at Van Veen

Luke Littler has shed light on the reason behind his 'cry baby' remark aimed at Gian van Veen following their intense Premier League Darts match in Manchester. Van Veen emerged victorious in a contentious match earlier this month, which prompted Littler's heated reaction after his opponent turned towards him while throwing match darts in the deciding leg. In a recent interview, Littler shared his side of the story, stating that what transpired after the match was not entirely captured by onlookers. According to Littler, as he walked back around, he was still facing the crowd, and Van Veen had already put down his darts, an action Littler deemed disrespectful. Littler expressed that he was puzzled by Van Veen's behavior, questioning why he felt the need to put down his darts, especially since Littler had offered his congratulations after the match. Littler also pointed out that Van Veen had stared at him while he still had darts to throw, which he believed was unnecessary. The young darts player acknowledged that the incident has sparked a rivalry between them but emphasized that such rivalries are common in the sport and can draw in more viewers. Littler reflected on his recent performance, admitting that his worst televised average was due to a lack of practice and a general lack of motivation. With the Premier League Darts schedule continuing, Littler is focusing on his game, and a potential rematch with Van Veen in the semi-finals could be on the horizon.