Thu Sep 12 16:59:45 UTC 2024: ## Livingstone Aims to Re-enter 50-Over Squad with Strong T20 Performance

**Southampton, UK** – England’s explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstone has set his sights on a return to the 50-over setup after a successful outing in the ongoing T20 series against Australia. Batting at number 4 in Wednesday’s series opener, Livingstone smashed a quick-fire 37 off 27 balls, contributing significantly to England’s performance.

Livingstone’s promotion up the order comes after a period of batting lower down the order, which he admits often limited his opportunities. “I want that responsibility, I want to try and win games of cricket for England,” he stated. “I think the higher up the order, the more chance you have of doing that.”

However, despite his strong performance in the T20 series, Livingstone has been omitted from England’s squad for the upcoming one-dayers against Australia. He acknowledged that his exclusion is a setback but expressed a determined attitude, stating, “It’s still not something I’m giving up on.”

Livingstone’s recent struggles have been compounded by injuries, including an ankle injury sustained before the 2022 T20 World Cup and a knee injury on his Test debut. “I’m 31, I’m not going to sit here and cry about not being picked,” he said. “The key for me is I’m back to enjoying my cricket. I feel like I can run around in the field pain-free, I can bowl, and I feel like I’m back in decent nick with the bat.”

While he may have been left out of the ODI squad for now, Livingstone’s performance in the T20 series has showcased his potential and his desire to re-establish himself as a key player in England’s white-ball setup.

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