Ricky Evans won his World Darts Championship opener on Friday night but the occasion featured an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction Ricky Evans split his trousers on Friday (Image: Sky Sports)

Darts sensation Ricky Evans had the Alexandra Palace faithful in raptures on Friday with his World Darts Championship entrance and festive gear. But the English ace endured an awkward wardrobe malfunction following his commanding 3-0 first-round triumph.

The lightning-quick Evans has built a reputation for electrifying the Ally Pally audience and he delivered once again when taking on Man Lok Leung, making his entrance to Shakin' Stevens' 'Merry Christmas Everyone'.

Evans sported a bespoke holiday-themed shirt and trousers complete with Christmas tree spectacles and a jolly hat, belting

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