Michael Smith has dropped out of the PDC top 32 darts players in the latest world rankings.

He is now 33rd in the Order of Merit, down two places with £304,500 in winnings.

What happened to Michael Smith?

The former world champ has continued to be hit with injury issues which have impacted his ability to practice.

And three years on from being crowned the winner at Ally Pally, he has reached a new low.

Why the drop in rankings?

Smith, 35, was world No1 as recently as 2023 but has slid down the order with ankle problems, wrist injuries, and cortisone injections having an impact.

He is 36th on the year-to-date rankings for 2026 with £53k in the bank.

What's next for Michael Smith?

The St Helens thrower wrote on social media last month: “Since I played pro tours in Milton Keynes and made the final my ankles haven’t been in a great place with constant swelling and being unable to walk for four/five days straight.

Then after spending nine days in Germany, three flights and 13 hours on a train the problems have arisen again.

The injury issues have been a major setback for Michael Smith, who has struggled to regain his form.

He has been working to recover from the injuries, but it has been a tough road.

The latest world rankings reflect his current form, with Michael Smith dropping out of the top 32.

This is a significant drop for the former world champion, who has been struggling to find his footing.

The PDC top 32 is a highly competitive field, and Michael Smith will need to work hard to regain his spot.

He has the talent and the experience, but the injuries have been a major obstacle.

As he works to recover, Michael Smith will be looking to regain his form and climb back up the rankings.

The road to recovery will not be easy, but Michael Smith is determined to get back to the top.

He has been open about his struggles with injury, and his fans are rooting for him to make a comeback.

The latest world rankings are a setback, but Michael Smith is not giving up.

He will continue to work hard and push himself to be the best player he can be.

The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: Michael Smith is a talented player who is capable of great things.