Joe Cullen says opponent Mensur Suljovic’s gradual model of play is akin to dishonest after the thirty second seed was knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Austrian Suljovic denied utilizing any particular ways in his second-round success.

“I by no means ever do that as a provocation,” mentioned the 53-year-old. “I do it just for my recreation. Sorry Joe, I by no means do that – love you man.”

England’s Cullen received the primary set, however turned the eleventh seed to crash out as he misplaced the next three, together with throwing away a 2-1 lead within the fourth set.

Referring to the way in which that Suljovic slowed down play, Cullen mentioned in a put up on X: “If that is darts, I do not need no a part of it.

“At all times favored Mensur away from the board however that was plain for all to see! I do not assume I am alone in feeling this manner. The outdated guard will say it is a part of the sport however phrase it how you’ll – it is dishonest. That is not darts.”

After the match, the 36-year-old shook his head as he picked up his darts case and turned to glare on the Austrian, who celebrated his win in entrance of the gang.

The PDC doesn’t have a selected, timed rule for tempo of play, however deliberate gradual play supposed to disrupt an opponent is taken into account unsportsmanlike conduct and a possible guidelines breach.

Suljovic is subsequent in line to tackle defending champion Luke Littler, who faces David Davies on Sunday night.

In the meantime, 2018 champion and seventeenth seed Rob Cross managed to keep away from a deciding set in opposition to Ian White as he received a nervy encounter 3-1.

Krzysztof Ratajski beat Ryan Joyce 3-1 to succeed in the third spherical, whereas Luke Woodhouse cruised previous Max Hopp with a victory in straight units.