Luke Littler breaks silence after shock Bahrain Masters defeat to Gerwyn Price in first event since becoming world champ [Video]

LUKE LITTLER has broken his silence after being eliminated from the Bahrain Darts Masters.

The PDC Darts World champion was dumped out of the competition at the quarter-final stage thanks to a stunning display from Gerwyn Price.

Luke Littler was dumped out of the Bahrain Masters by Gerwyn PriceCredit: SNS

The teenager has issued a statement on his quarter-final exitCredit: PA

Welsh wizard Price thrashed the teenager 6-2 to advance to the next round of the tournament.

And Littler took to social media late on Friday night to reflect on his exit and praise the former world champion.

He wrote: “Not my night but great game @gerwynpriceiceman180.

“Heading home for a few days then looking forward to the Dutch Darts Masters.”

Price couldn’t build on the momentum he gained by beating Littler, losing the final to Stephen Bunting.

Littler became the youngest-ever winner of the World Championships earlier month with a …