Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final

The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. In contrast to the opening to their match on Wednesday, Higgins appeared the stronger of the two players in their early exchanges. The four-time world champion, who turns 51 on 18 May, ruthlessly punished a missed black from Murphy to take the opening frame with a break of 72. …