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Liam Livingstone criticised England management, including coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key, for poor communication after he was dropped in 2025. The all-rounder said the experience was “eye-opening” and expressed frustration over his role and batting position. Now with Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League 2026, he hopes strong performances revive his England chances.
NEW DELHI: Liam Livingstone has strongly criticised England’s team management, saying he felt a lack of respect and communication after being dropped from the national side in 2025. The England all-rounder revealed that he has not been part of the setup since March last year and now doubts whether he will return to the team under the current leadership. Frustration with England management Livingstone said he only received a brief call from head coach Brendon McCullum informing him that he had been left out of the squad for the West Indies series.
The conversation, according to him, lasted barely a minute. “I asked why [I was dropped]. They said they wanted to try someone else.
That was off Baz. Wrighty [outgoing selector Luke Wright] didn’t reach out, and Brooky [captain Harry Brook] sent me a text," Livingstone told ESPNCricinfo. He also expressed disappointment with England’s managing director Rob Key for not communicating with him after the decision.
“That probably sums that group up as a collective. Keysy [Rob Key] said nothing . [He] said I’ll speak to you in the summer.