Wayne Mardle misses Sky Sports’ World Championship coverage after wife’s death - Mardle was due to lead the broadcaster’s coverage at Alexandra Palace, but news of his wife’s death following a short illness was announced on Sunday.

The PDC has announced that Wayne Mardle's wife Donna has died on the eve of the tournament getting underway with Sky Sport host Emma Paton paying an emotional tribute

Sky Sports once again has coverage of the darts, but depending on what subscription you have you might be wondering if it is on the channels you are subscribed to. The coverage will initially begin at 6.30pm on Sky Sports Darts and it will be available as well on Sky Sports Main Event from 7.15pm, following the end of Super Sunday.

Mardle was due to lead the broadcaster’s coverage at Alexandra Palace, but news of his wife’s death following a short illness was announced on Sunday

Darts chiefs led the condolences to Wayne Mardle after the tragic death of his wife Donna. The former player, and charismatic face and voice of Sky Sports’ coverage, was absent from tonight’s coverage from the opening night of the Paddy Power World Championship.