Liam Livingstone on His All-Rounder Role: "Jos Buttler Trusts My Bowling"

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone recently revealed that captain Jos Buttler and head coach Matthew Mott have massive trust in his bowling, following his match-winning performance against Pakistan in the fourth T20I. Livingstone, an off-spinner, registered figures of 2/17, dismissing Usman Khan and Shaheen Afridi. Livingstone expressed gratitude to the coach and captain for their faith in his bowling, which isn't always recognized in other competitions. He also discussed the challenges of batting lower down the order, noting the limited opportunities to face balls. "I love playing for England because Jos and Motty really trust my bowling. Batting at No. 7 is tough, but I contribute in different ways," Livingstone told.The 30-year-old emphasised the importance of contributing with both bat and ball, calling it crucial for his development as a cricketer. Despite a disappointing IPL 2024, where he scored only 111 runs and took three wickets, Livingstone remains optimistic. He aims to improve his performance in the T20 World Cup, where he has scored 101 runs and picked nine wickets so far. England's campaign starts against Scotland on June 4.For more sports news, icc t20 world cup 2024 updates follow Spinmatch.