Fri Sep 13 03:48:22 UTC 2024: ## England Drops Liam Livingstone from ODI Squad: T20 Specialist Focuses on Franchise Cricket
**Hyderabad, India** – England’s explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia. This decision comes as no surprise, given Livingstone’s underwhelming performance in the 50-over format. While he has dominated in T20 cricket, his average in ODIs stands at a modest 29.37.
Responding to his exclusion, Livingstone expressed that he is not heartbroken and has no plans to retire from ODI cricket just yet. He believes that his focus should be on T20 cricket, where he has established himself as a formidable force. “Maybe my ODI career is over, except for the World Cup,” he said, “but I am not worried. I am still young and I have a lot of T20 cricket to play.”
Livingstone’s preference for the shorter format is evident in his limited appearances in ODIs. He has only played 25 matches since his debut in 2017. While he may have been a part of England’s successful T20 World Cup campaign, he has not consistently performed in the 50-over format.
This decision to focus on T20 cricket will likely allow Livingstone to further cement his position as a top player in franchise cricket. He is a popular figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having previously played for Rajasthan Royals and now for Punjab Kings.
It remains to be seen whether Livingstone will have the opportunity to play for England in the upcoming World Cup. However, his recent comments suggest that he is more interested in pursuing success in T20 cricket, which has proven to be his forte.
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