Snooker journeyman Bingham dispatches Murphy in epic World Final

After starting tournament as a 50-1 outsider Bingham claims the crown in a classic Crucible final

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Stuart Bingham, described by BBC pundit John Parrott as "one of the most popular players on the circuit", has become the oldest first time winner of the World Snooker Championship.

The 38-year old from Basildon, who started the tournament as a 50-1 outsider, held off a late charge from Shaun Murphy to win a gripping final 18-15.

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