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

Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-finalImage source, PA MediaImage caption, John Higgins' most recent world title victory was in 2011, while Shaun Murphy was a Crucible champion in 2005BySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist at the Crucible Theatre, SheffieldPublished12 minutes agoThe 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.Englishman Murphy, who is looking to end a 21-year wait for his…

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