The world of professional snooker has been left stunned by the unexpected injury of Ian Burns, leaving fans and fellow players eagerly awaiting his return to the sport.
Burns has been forced to step back from the game after a freak injury, putting a damper on his plans for the upcoming Northern Ireland Open, International Championship, and Scottish Open.
Despite his current setback, Burns has been keeping himself busy by expanding his business ventures, which include supplying cues and cases to players all over the world.
From Fiji to the Bahamas, and even as far as Mauritius, Burns has sent his cues and cases to players who are eager to improve their game.
The online coaching sessions he conducts have also taken a hit, with one player in particular being affected by Burns' absence.
Burns hopes to make a swift recovery and be back in action by mid-September, when the next block of qualifiers takes place.
With his sights set on a successful return, fans can't help but wonder what the future holds for this talented player.
As Burns continues to work towards his recovery, the snooker world remains on high alert, eagerly awaiting his return to the table.