The England team’s spokesperson announced that they will review Liam Livingstone’s finger injury. Over the next 24 hours to determine if the all-rounder will be fit to play in the T20 World Cup.
When Livingstone dropped Ishan Kishan while fielding at mid-wicket during England’s warm-up match. Against India on Monday, he damaged his finger (October 18). With a swelling on his little finger with his left hand, the all-rounder departed the field alongside England’s physio.
Livingstone did not play any further in the game, therefore Sam Billings came on as a substitute outfield.
Livingstone did not play any further in the game, therefore Sam Billings came on as a substitute outfield. Thus, Livingstone had a strong performance against India. Scoring a 20-ball 30 and taking 1/10 in his two overs with the ball. While surrendering fewer than six runs each over, he took out Indian captain Virat Kohli.
As a result, Livingstone’s participation in England’s T20 World Cup opener on Saturday against the West Indies is in doubt (23rd October). Since his comeback to the England white-ball team. The all-rounder has been a revelation, and he is expected to be a key part of the tournament. Liam Livingstone
The Three Lions were missing their captain, Eoin Morgan, who had been rested following his participation in the IPL 2021 Final. The stand-in skipper, Jos Buttler, opened the batting alongside Jason Roy.
Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow’s batting performance was outstanding, as he top-scored for England with 49 runs from 36 balls. However, a peach from Bumrah undid him, and he lost out on his half-century. Moeen Ali also performed admirably as the finisher, scoring an unbeaten 43 off 20 deliveries as England achieved a total of 188/5.
Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, India’s openers, got the team off to a flying start, scoring half-centuries and appearing in commanding form. While Rahul was eventually defeated by Mark Wood for 51, Kishan was forced to retire injured for 70.
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