Neil Robertson faces fine for giving up Crucible frame in bizarre circumstances

It was an unexpected blunder from Neil Robertson (Picture: Getty Images)

Neil Robertson will have a fine in the post after conceding a frame early, although he didn’t even realise he had done it.

The Thunder from Down Under is taking on Pang Junxu in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, with the first session starting on Wednesday night.

The Australian took the first frame but the second ended prematurely and in Pang’s favour thanks to a poor bit of mental maths from Robertson.

The 44-year-old conceded the frame when he was 47 points behind with three reds left on the table, meaning he could still win without needing snookers.

Players can do this, but they will receive a warning from the referee and be handed a £250 fine for ...