With Ding leading 3-2, Taylor expressed his astonishment at the unusual turn of events. “I’ve never seen that done before,” he exclaimed. “Wasn’t touching and then it wasn’t touching and then the referee moved it.”
Co-commentator Ken Doherty clarified the reasoning behind the referee’s decision to move the cue ball back to its original spot. “Sometimes when he looked at it first, it wasn’t touching, that’s why he has put it back,” Doherty explained. “Because sometimes it can move a little bit. Because when he checked it first, it wasn’t touching and then he has to go by that.”
The controversial incident sparked confusion and discussion among commentators and viewers alike, highlighting the complexities of officiating in the precision-based sport of snooker.
