ENG T20 WC 2022: Liam Livingstone targets T20 World Cup practice match to return injury. “In my mind, I am aiming for the practice match against Pakistan”, he feels, allowing him to refresh his mind.
Liam is with England in Australia:-
An innocuous stumble on a curb in late August caused extensive ligament damage in Livingstone’s left ankle and, although he is with England in Australia, he has a brief stint for the ongoing T20I series.
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Where England fear that they will not even play their first World Cup match against Afghanistan in Perth on 22 October.
Livingstone, on the other hand, is eyeing a practice competition five days earlier in Brisbane to prove his mettle.
However, the big-hitting all-rounder insisted that England’s good crop of middle-order batsmen means he is not under pressure to get himself back in action before he is fully prepared.
We’re getting closer and can see the light at the end of the tunnel:-
“We’re finally in the exciting part of rehab, we’re getting closer and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m excited to be back there and playing back.”
He said: “It wasn’t ideal, but I’m a big believer in everything that happens for a reason and maybe I just need a break. I’ve played solid cricket for three years, so it was good to spend a little bit.” time at home.
“Now, I feel like I’m that kid in the backyard again who wants to play cricket every minute of the day.
He told PA news agency: “In my mind, I am aiming for the practice match against Pakistan, but if I push it too hard, very quickly you knock yourself back.
We’re trying to get that balance right, push it. As hard as we can without stretching it.
Holds the record for the fastest T20 century:-
With Harry Brooke impressing at Livingstone’s order of five in normal position, it could be Cumbrian, who holds the record for the fastest T20 century by an Englishman, to move down a spot on his return.
Livingstone said: “I think everyone is seeing what we see every day around practice now. Brookie is one of those incredible talents.
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“We have 15 players who are capable of winning matches for England. And it’s a great thing to be a part of.”
