Wayne Mardle returns to commentary, receives support from Luke Littler after wife's death

Wayne Mardle made a heartfelt return to darts commentary for Sky Sports after taking a break following the death of his wife, Donna. The 51-year-old resumed his role during the Premier League season opener, having missed the World Championship due to her passing. Luke Littler, the reigning world champion, expressed his support on social media, saying, 'Great to have you back,' after Mardle shared his relief at returning to work. Despite Mardle's absence being noted by his colleagues, he did not discuss the reason during the match, which featured a thrilling contest where Michael van Gerwen narrowly defeated Littler 6-5. Littler achieved an impressive average of 113.91, marking the highest ever in Belfast and the second-highest average in a Premier League loss. Mardle's return was warmly welcomed by fans, players, and colleagues alike, emphasizing his importance to the darts community.