ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Liam Livingstone's Availability In Question For ICC T20 World Cup 2022

England and Australia will face each other in the three-match T20I series starting on October 9 (Sunday) in Australia. Before the series, England captain Jos Buttler provided an update on Liam Livingstone’s availability.

While Liam Livingstone’s potential participation in the T20 World Cup is still a question, Buttler’s comeback will enhance the England team. Since suffering an ankle injury during the Hundred in August, Livingstone has not been seen in action. One of the most deadly white ball hitters, Livingstone’s absence from the English team might cause problems for the team.

Jos Buttler Hopeful Of Liam Livingstone Getting Back To Fitness Before World Cup

While talking on Livingstone’s availability, Buttler said, “(He) is still a little way off at the minute so he’s building back

“Hopefully he’ll get back to full fitness before the start of the World Cup,” Buttler said.

An further worry might trouble England. It will be difficult to choose between Alex Hales and Phil Salt for the second opener’s position with Buttler’s return to the starting XI.

“We have great options at the top of the order with guys in really good form in Pakistan

“They’re both excellent options. Whoever I partner with will have a great go at it,” Buttler said.

Under Moeen Ali’s leadership, England enjoyed a successful run in Pakistan, winning the T20I series 4-3. While Buttler and the rest of the team were in Pakistan, his physical condition was being watched.

The first in a three-match series between England and Australia, who are preparing for a World Cup assault, will be played at Optus Stadium, which will host its first international game in almost three years.

After playing the defending T20 World Cup winners in Perth on Sunday, England will travel to Canberra for further games on October 12 and 14. On October 17, England will play Pakistan in a last warm-up game before Buttler’s team takes on Afghanistan on October 22.

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