The Englishman hasn’t competed since lifting a sixth World Championship title in Sheffield last month.
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Graeme Dott Edges Through in Final Frame
The Scot reached the final of the competition when it was previously staged as an invitational earlier this year.
Perfect Stuart Bingham Through in Championship League
Twelve players have now made it beyond the first phase of the competition in Milton Keynes.
Highest Break Saves David Gilbert
Ten players have now secured spots in the second stage of the competition in Milton Keynes.
Shaun Murphy Through with 100% Record
The seventh and eighth players to reach phase two of the competition were confirmed on Wednesday.
Dale and Zhou Win CLS Groups
The fifth and sixth group winners booked their spots in the next phase of the competition.
Barry Hawkins Negotiates Group 4 in Milton Keynes
Two players advanced from stage one as the competition continued at the Marshall Arena.
Judd Trump Safely Through in Championship League
The opening day of the new season was also memorable for a 147 break compiled by Ryan Day.
Championship League Snooker Stream Available Online
The first ranking event of the 2020/21 campaign gets under way on Sunday in Milton Keynes.
European Series Confirmed for Second Snooker Season
The four-tournament swing provided a handsome bonus that motivated some of the marquee names to enter the smaller events.