Liam Livingstone, who plays for Punjab Kings in the IPL, is going back to England because his knee is bothering him. He wants to get it sorted before the T20 World Cup next month. His team, Punjab Kings, haven’t been doing well in the IPL. They’ve only won four out of twelve matches and are at the bottom of the table with eight points. “IPL done for another year, had to get my knee sorted for the upcoming World Cup,” Livingstone wrote on his Instagram wall.
“Thanks once again to the Punjab Kings fans for all their love and support. Disappointing season as a team and personally, but as always, I loved every minute of playing in the IPL,” he added. Consequently, Liam Livingstone’s absence will be felt in Punjab Kings’ final two IPL games against Rajasthan Royals on May 15 and Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19. Even though his injury isn’t serious, England’s management, as reported by ESPNCricinfo.
Livingstone Prioritizes Fitness Ahead of England’s T20I Series and World Cup Campaign
It opted to provide him with more time to recuperate before their home T20I series versus Pakistan starting May 22. Subsequent to this series, England, the reigning champions, will embark on their T20 World Cup journey in the West Indies, beginning with a match against Scotland on June 4 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Livingstone’s decision to prioritize his fitness ahead of the global tournament underscores the significance of player well-being in the highly competitive cricket calendar.
Livingstone had a less productive IPL this season, managing only 111 runs from seven matches and claiming just three wickets. In the meantime, several other English players participating in the IPL and also part of the World Cup squad—Moeen Ali (CSK), Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow (PBKS), Jos Buttler (RR), Will Jacks, Reece Topley (RCB), and Phil Salt (KKR)—will be returning home this weekend.
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