Kyren Wilson says he’d take a pay cut if it meant the World Championship, which a prize pot of £500k for the winner, stayed at the Crucible.

As things stand, the future of the showpiece event is hanging in the balance, with the Sheffield venue’s hosting deal expiring in 2027.

Speaking to TNT Sports at Northern Ireland Open, he said: “I would honestly rather have half the prize money and stay at the Crucible, that’s how much I enjoy it there. But I want the game to grow. I can see if it goes elsewhere, everybody else is going to have to up their game.

“I can see the benefits for the sport, but also I love having the family there, the crowds from the UK coming and supporting. In an ideal world, just make the Crucible bigger.”