The departure of Liam Livingstone due to injury in the IPL makes sense now that the Punjab Kings have officially been kicked out of playoff contention. They were in danger of getting pushed down the table when they only managed to win four out of twelve matches; the chance of making a playoff was very low.
Nonetheless, the franchise will still have a couple of league games to play at the end of the season in order to save some face for the rest of the season.
Liam Livingstone’s Departure
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There was more bad news for Punjab Kings. One of England‘s dynamic and talented players, Liam Livingstone, declared his withdrawal from the IPL. In Liam Livingstone’s words, it has been known that he was returning home to treat the knee injury, which needs to heal before the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
The fact that he has withdrawn from the tournament is evidence that he has ended his further matches with PBKS in IPL 2024. The Punjab Kings will have to continue their season without him for the rest of the fixtures.
Below-Par Season
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Liam Livingstone struggled in the IPL because he was overblown with injuries, which led to a lower performance on the field. Even though he was a major player for Punjab in the twelve-match season, Liam was unable to put up a good game. He could manage to score roughly 111 runs at an average of over 22.
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Focused on Fitness for the T20 World Cup
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Some notable players of the IPL heading from England include Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, and Phil Salt, who will gear up to feature in the ongoing West Indies tour. England’s campaign will begin on June 4, when they will play against Scotland in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The departure of Liam Livingstone from IPL 2024 brings into focus the concerns that players face in sustaining their fitness. Through the T20 World Cup transitioning into the center of the cricketing world, players and teams make sure they’re in the best of shape for the competition.
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