Mark Selby targets Ronnie O'Sullivan's World Championship title record as he urges snooker peace talks

Mark Selby believes he could yet reach the modern era record of seven world titles won by old rivals Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry at the Crucible Theatre after regaining top form in his own backyard. The rejuvenated 22-time ranking event winner claimed his second major title of the campaign with a 6-2 win over Pang Junxu on Wednesday night that saw a smiling 'Jester' compile three centuries in pocketing the £80,000 first prize in his home city of Leicester. Ad After lifting the English Open in December with an emotional 9-6 win over Luca Brecel in Brentwood, Selby feels he is playing his way into peak potting shape ahead of the Tour Championship in Hull next week (27 March-2 April) and next month's 47th World Championship in Sheffield (15 April-1 May).

SnookerWST chairman hits out at O'Sullivan over ‘misguided comments’YESTERDAY AT 22:06 After seeking treatment for mental health issues away from table last year, the world No. 2 admits he is in a positive frame of frame as he pursues more glory on the green baize. «I always want to play well in Leicester and put on a show at home,» Selby told reporters.

«I haven't always done that, so it was great to lift the trophy with a really good run. »I knew I could seal my place at the Tour Championship by going deep, and my goal was to make sure I qualified for that. «So to actually win the title is great.

It is certainly not impossible that I could get to seven world titles. Of course, it is incredibly tough and to have won four already is beyond my wildest dreams. »But now I'm there, it would be great to win at the Crucible again.