Luke Littler knocked out of Bahrain Masters by Gerwyn Price

Littler was a clear second best against world number 12 Price,

Luke Littler, pictured, crashed out of the Bahrain Masters after defeat to Gerwyn Price (John Walton/PA)

Luke Littler has been knocked out of the Bahrain Masters after a comprehensive 6-2 quarter-final defeat to Gerwyn Price.

Littler, crowned world champion for a second time earlier this month, was a clear second best against world number 12 Price, who will play defending champion Stephen Bunting or Michael van Gerwen in the last four.