England all-rounder Liam Livingstone has criticized England Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum. Livingstone said he does not miss playing for England after being dropped over a year ago, adding that no one cares about players once they are left out.
Livingstone played his last England match during the 2025 Champions Trophy. He scored 88 runs in six innings at an average of 14.67. In 2025, he scored 74 runs in five T20Is and took one wicket at an economy rate of 10.16. In IPL 2025, he scored 112 runs for RCB at an average of 16.00 and a strike rate of 133.33.
In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Liam Livingstone expressed frustration with the current leadership group. He revealed a lack of communication from Rob Key and the selection committee. Livingstone was dropped from the team ahead of the home series against the West Indies last May.
The all-rounder also said that head coach Brendon McCullum informed him through a brief phone call. He added that the conversation lasted less than a minute, leaving him with very few answers about his future.
“I don't think it would have reached a minute. I asked why; they said they wanted to try someone else. That was off Baz. Wrighty didn't reach out, and Brooky sent me a text,” Livingstone told ESPNcricinfo.
If You’re Not In, No One Cares About You - Liam Livingstone
Livingstone expressed disappointment with the managing director for ignoring him. He said the lack of communication confirmed his belief that players are treated poorly once they fall out of favor with the national team management.
“That probably sums that group up as a collective. Keysy said nothing – said I'll speak to you in the summer. I actually rang him one day, and he said he was busy at a Test camp at Loughborough. And then I didn't hear from him until the end of September.”
“That was a bit of an eye-opening experience about the group and the regime: if you're in, you're in, and if you're not in, no one cares about you. That put my mind at ease that my cricket was going to be more enjoyable going forward.”
Liam Livingstone in High Demand Across Global Franchise Leagues
Less than 18 months ago, Liam Livingstone captained England in an ODI series against the West Indies. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 124 in their only win. However, he managed just 88 runs in his next six ODI innings, which led to his removal from the squad.
Livingstone remains a highly sought-after player in franchise leagues. Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹13 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. He was also picked by the London Spirit for over $650,000 in The Hundred.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28. It is still uncertain whether Livingstone will be part of the playing XI.
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