Shaun Murphy reveals financial reason behind no longer working with BBC

Shaun Murphy has put down the microphone at Triple Crown events (Picture: Getty Images)

Shaun Murphy says he decided to step away from punditry and commentary work after failing to agree on new terms with the BBC.

The Magician has worked on multiple Triple Crown events for the broadcaster in recent years, both in the studio and the commentary box.

However, he has not been involved this season, turning up at the sport’s biggest events just with a cue rather than a microphone.

The 43-year-old says it was not a decision made in order to focus more on his snooker, but instead that he could not come to an agreement on terms with the BBC.

‘No, nothing to do with trying to prepare properly for the tournament,’ Murphy explained on why he will not be working with t...