Ronnie OSullivan is FASTING in bid to win another Crucible crown but admits he cheated before beating Ryan Day [Video]

HEALTH FREAK Ronnie O’Sullivan admits intermittent fasting is giving him the hunger to become Crucible champion on Bank Holiday Monday.

The fitness-conscious Rocket is carefully watching what he eats as he tries to negotiate another slog of Sheffield snooker madness.

Even though he has to play late into the night, the world No.1 is trying to stay disciplined and not consume anything past 7pm.

There are the odd relapses – he had a takeaway Cantonese meal on Sunday evening – but on the whole, he feels more energised when he is giving his digestive system a break.

Though Mrs Maul’s marmalade, which he has been spreading on his scones in the build-up, remains a firm part of his diet in those hours when he does eat.

O’Sullivan, who is 49 in December, said: “I’m intermittent fasting for this tournament because it gives me more energy.

“It’s a tournament …