Liam Livingstone Omitted from England’s T20 World Cup Squad

England / International Cricket England’s provisional squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February and March was revealed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), but Liam Livingstone’s name was notably absent from the 15‑man list.
The squad captained by Harry Brook and including established white‑ball stars such as Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid features a mix of experienced performers and some newer faces. Fast bowler Josh Tongue earns his first T20 World Cup call‑up, while Test specialist Jofra Archer is included despite ongoing injury management.
Livingstone a powerful hitter and versatile all‑rounder who has been a regular in England’s limited‑overs sides and was one of the most expensive signings in the Indian Premier League 2026 auction was overlooked for the squad, along with a few other players.
Selectors will hope the chosen squad can adapt to subcontinental conditions, where spin bowling and middle‑order depth are traditionally key factors, but Livingstone’s omission is likely to spark discussion among fans and pundits given his ability to change games with explosive batting.
England are scheduled to play a white‑ball tour of Sri Lanka including T20Is that closely mirror World Cup conditions before the tournament begins, offering the selected players valuable preparation time.