Liam Livingstone said he is thriving on extra responsibility up the order after his 87 levelled England's T20 international series with Australia at 1-1 on Friday with one match to play.Australia had posted a big total of 193\/6 thanks to Jake Fraser-McGurk's first international 50 and contributions from captain Travis Head (31) and Josh Inglis (42).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But Livingstone had a starring role with both bat and ball to set up a winner takes all clash for the series in Manchester on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In his 50th T20 international, the spinner was the pick of the England bowlers with 2-16 despite only bowling three overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He then came to the crease with the hosts 34-2 inside four overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stand-in captain Phil Salt's 39 off 23 deliveries helped his side rebuild but it was a blistering 90-run partnership off 47 balls between Livingstone and Jacob Bethell that swung the game England's way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It is not easy coming in a five, six or seven. So moving up the order it gives me a bit more responsibility, time to bat, and I feel I am in decent nick at the moment with bat and ball," said Livingstone, who has been hampered by injuries in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nLiam Livingstone shines in Cardiff #ENGvAUS<\/a> #LiamLivingstone<\/a> #Cricket<\/a> #England<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jdA3VqNgbI<\/a><\/p>\r\n— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) September 13, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n