‘Rapid’ Ricky Evans has been discussing his favourite players on the PDC tour and he’s highlighted one player who is universally loved by all darts players.
The World No. 42 is yet to win a televised tournament but he did reach the UK Open semi-final this year, bowing out to current World No. 1 and reigning World Champion Luke Humphries.
The 34-year-old is a charismatic presence on tour and he’s been speaking about the people he gets along with most.
Ricky Evans picks Stephen Bunting as best friend on tour
Talking to MDA Events about his top five mates on the professional tour, Evans declared his love for Stephen Bunting and said he’s well-liked by everyone.
Evans said: “We used to share a room and we used to have a proper giggle bless him.
“Everyone in darts loves Stephen to be fair, he’s just a humble, lovely guy.”
Evans also highlighted Jamie Hughes, Karel Sedlacek, Dave Chisnall, and Nathan Rafferty a popular players on tour.
The PDC isn’t always as friendly, with Kim Huybrechts complaining about Michael van Gerwen recently.
Bunting is a huge fan favourite
Bunting isn’t just well-liked on tour, he’s also a big fans’ favourite. His electric walk-on and singalong to Titanium and cries of ‘Let’s go Bunting mental’ at PDC events are testament to that.
The 39-year-old delighted fans when he picked up his maiden PDC television title by winning The Masters in February.
The Bullet defeated Michael van Gerwen 11-7 in the final and also dispatched Ross Smith, Luke Humphries, and Peter Wright on his way to capturing his first TV title since making the switch from BDO to PDC in 2014.