SHAUN MURPHY insists he can handle the pressure of trying to win another world title at the same time as being a pundit for the BBC.
Murphy will team up in his TV role with the likes of Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry again at the Crucible while trying to win the World Championship for the second time.
There are plenty who believe Murphy and other current pros should focus on the playing side rather than being in the studio, with Mark Allen, Joe Perry and Jack Lisowski also regulars in the commentary box.
But Murphy, 41, is adamant the BBC gig is not derailing his chances, despite a recent poor record in Sheffield.
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