Ronnie O'Sullivan makes World Snooker Championship admission as start of prestigious tournament creeps closer

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes World Snooker Championship admission as start of prestigious tournament creeps closer

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he came close to withdrawing from the World Snooker Championship because he was "scared" and feared he would "embarrass" himself on the sport's biggest stage.The 50-year-old snooker legend, who has lifted the world title seven times, admitted he was seriously contemplating missing the Crucible event just ten days ago.However, his remarkable world-record 153 break during the World Open in Yushan has transformed his …