Liam Stephen Livingstone, popularly known as Liam Livingstone was born in Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria, England on 4 August 1993. Liam Livingstone is a right-hand batter who plays limited-overs cricket for England. Livingstone is also a right-arm spinner who can bowl both leg and off-spin. He hasn’t made his debut in Tests yet. Liam Livingstone has an aggressive batting approach and has been a part of the English limited-overs squad for the past couple of years, especially in the shortest format i.e. T20. Liam Livingstone has been a part of many T20 leagues all over the world. In TATA IPL 2022, Liam Livingstone was roped in by Punjab Kings in the mega auction for a whopping amount of 11.50 crores.
Liam Livingstone Early Life and Education
Liam Livingstone started playing cricket at an early age of 6 years. From the beginning, Livingstone had a dream to play for the national side. He played a lot of matches for his school as well as University team and eventually made his place in the domestic circuit for the England.
Liam Livingstone International Debut
Liam Livingstone Test Debut – N/A
Liam Livingstone ODI Debut – 26 March 2021 against India
Liam Livingstone T20I Debut – 23 June 2017 against South Africa
Liam Livingstone Career
Liam Livingstone Domestic Career
At the age of 21 years in 2015, Liam Livingstone made his T20 Debut for his domestic side Lancashire and picked 2 wickets in a match against Leicestershire.
In 2015, Liam Livingstone came into limelight when he smashed 350 runs in a One day match for his club Nantwich. His score is still considered as the highest score ever in one day cricket match by an individual.
In 2016, Liam Livingstone was picked up in the Lancashire squad for the County season and made hi first-class debut for the club. Livingston had a remarkable season and he was appointed as the stand-in captain for few games in season 2017.
In County season 2018, Liam Livingstone was appointed as the full-time captain of Lancashire.
In 2021, Liam Livingstone’s contract with Lancashire got extended for 3 years till 2024.
Liam Livingstone International Career
Liam Livingstone made his first International appearance on 23 June 2017 in a T20I match against South Africa. He scored 21 runs on his debut but impressed everyone with his fielding on the ground.
In January 2018, Liam Livingstone was included in the English Test squad for a series against New Zealand. However, he didn’t get a chance to appear in the playing 11.
In November 2020, Liam Livingstone was fist named in the squad of England for the ODI series against South Africa but didn’t play any match and warmed the bench.
In March 2021, Liam Livingstone was again included in the ODI squad for a series against India and he finally made his debut on the tour. Livingston performed exceptionally well on the tour.
In July 2021, Liam Livingstone smashed his maiden T20I century in the first match of the series against Pakistan. In the second match, Livingston smashed the fastest half century by an English Player in T20Is. In the same match, Liam Livingstone smashed a six of 122 metres.
Liam Livingstone was also picked up in the English squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.
Liam Livingstone T20 Franchise Career
Liam Livingstone has played in many T20 leagues all over the world including Big Bash League and Indian Premier League.
In 2018, Liam Livingstone was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for 50 Lakhs for the IPL season 2019. Livingstone played 4 matches in the season and scored 70 runs.
In 2019, Liam Livingstone was picked up by Cape Town Blitz in the South African league. In the same year, Liam Livingstone was also roped in by Perth Scorchers for the season.
In 2021, Livingstone was bought back by Rajasthan Royals again for 50 Lakhs but didn’t play many matches. He just played 5 matches and scored 42 runs.
In TATA IPL 2022, Liam Livingstone was roped in by Punjab Kings in the mega auction for a whopping amount of 11.50 crores.
Liam Livingstone Stats
In ODIs, Liam Livingstone has played 3 matches and scored 72 runs with the highest score of 36 runs.
In T20Is, Liam Livingstone has played 17 matches and scored 285 runs including a century and the highest score of 103 runs.
In IPL, Liam Livingstone has played 22 matches and scored 500 runs including 4 half centuries and the highest score of 70 runs.
Liam Livingstone Family
Liam Livingstone’s Father Steve Livingstone is a businessman and Liam has a brother named Callum Livingstone. Liam Livingstone has a girlfriend named Kate Olivia Mofatt.
Personal Information
Liam Livingstone Full Name: Liam Stephen Livingstone
Liam Livingstone Nick Name: Lia
Liam Livingstone Height: 188 cm
Liam Livingstone Birthplace: Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria, England
Liam Livingstone Date of Birth: 4 August, 1993
Liam Livingstone Age: 29 years
Liam Livingstone Nationality: British
Liam Livingstone Religion: Christianity
Liam Livingstone School: N/A
Liam Livingstone Marital Status: Unmarried
Liam Livingstone Favorite Cricketer: AB de Villiers, Shane Warne, Andrew Flintoff
Liam Livingstone Jersey Number: 23
Liam Livingstone Batting style: Right-hand bat
Liam Livingstone Bowling Style: Right-arm off spin, leg spin
Liam Livingstone Hobbies: Listening Music
FAQs
- In which year Liam Livingstone made his debut in IPL?
In 2018, Liam Livingstone was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for 50 Lakhs for the IPL season 2019. Livingstone played 4 matches in the season and scored 70 runs.
2. How many runs Liam Livingstone has scored in IPL?
In IPL, Liam Livingstone has played 22 matches and scored 500 runs including 4 half centuries and the highest score of 70 runs.
3. What is the price of Liam Livingstone in IPL?
In TATA IPL 2022, Liam Livingstone was roped in by Punjab Kings in the mega auction for a whopping amount of 11.50 crores.
4. What is the distance of longest six smashed by Liam Livingstone in T20I Cricket?
In a T20I match against Pakistan in 2021, Liam Livingstone smashed a six of 122 metres.
5. What kind of bowling Liam Livingstone bowl?
Livingstone is also a right-arm spinner who can bowl both leg and off spin.
