Gary Anderson’s view differs from the rankings that position Luke Littler as the second-best player globally. Littler made a significant impact in the darts world after his impressive debut at the 2024 Darts World Championships.
Following his debut final appearance, Littler’s success continued with victories in the UK Open, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and Premier League. Despite these achievements, he remains behind Luke Humphries in the world rankings, with Humphries leading in prize money earnings.
Anderson, when asked to name the best player globally, pointed to Humphries as the top-ranked player. He also identified Michael van Gerwen as the leading player in Europe outside the UK. Littler, acknowledging the rankings, expressed determination to strive for the top spot, echoing Anderson’s perspective.
As Littler prepares for the upcoming world championship in December at Alexandra Palace, he aims to build momentum. The final list of competitors will be confirmed later in November, with the draw shortly following.
In other news, Sky has introduced discounted prices for its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming season, offering over 1,400 live matches including the Premier League and EFL games. Sky plans to broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches next season, a significant increase from previous seasons.
