JIMMY WHITE has made a scathing dig at Ronnie O’Sullivan ahead of the 2025 World Championship.
The tournament is set to start on April 19 and will run until May 5 at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
O’Sullivan, 49, has not played since breaking his cue at the Champions League in January.
He has since withdrawn from the Masters, German Masters and Welsh Open in recent weeks.
The Rocket’s absences have not gone unnoticed by his pal and snooker legend, White.
The six-time world champion fired a scathing dig at O’Sullivan while speaking with Stephen Hendry.
As the two played snooker on Hendry’s YouTube channel, he said: “He would like to get to eight [world championships] of course, he would.
“But I think you know you have to get your act together.
“You can’t keep not playing in competitions then expect.
“Okay he did have that year out and come back and win it.
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White also recently suggested that O’Sullivan was closing on a return to the felt.
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He said: “I am really looking forward to coming to Hong Kong to play in the World Grand Prix.
“I have just been having a little break to keep myself fresh. I am excited to see you all.”
Meanwhile, O’Sullivan has put his £2million home up for sale following his split from ex-fiancee Laila Rouass.
Records show the property was bought in 2018 for £1.4m, which means O’Sullivan could make a tidy profit from the sale.