With the IPL 2025 sneaking around the corner, every team are in a quest for a new head coach have went on to appoint the likes of great names like the World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid for Rajasthan Royals while Ricky Ponting for the PBKS.
Dwayne Bravo was named as the Kolkata Knight Riders head coach after parting ways from both cricket as well as the Chennai Super Kings camp, the most anticipated move in the IPL. The latest news marked Jayawardene’s return to MI camp as all teams are now in the quest for their final list of retained players.
However, some players like Cameron Green, Ishan Kishan and Liam Livingstone may be seen as the biggest of bids ahead of the mega-auction, as their undeniable form at the international level of the sport earned them immense respect.
If Punjab Kings release the likes of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone he might be a desired player for all sides to be brought into their side. Livingstone is currently the highest-ranked T20 all-rounder by ICC, owing to his ability to clear the fence with tha bat while also bowling wicket-taking leg-spin.
3 Franchises for whom other franchises might be in the quest
3. Mumbai Indians
The Mumbai Indians have one of the finest talents, and if they can stack up with their number of retained players, as they have the likes of talented batters Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, while they include all-rounder Hardik Pandya and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
What the Mumbai Indians have lacked is their foreign bunch of players, as they have also lacked much quality in big hitters towards the end phase of the innings. A batter down the order, Livingstone can add the perfect finishing touch to the innings.
2. Punjab Kings
The likes of his old franchise, Punjab Kings if cannot retain them might still be in the quest for the all-rounder, as he can be a huge asset to the side. Livingstone might be brought back with the help of the RTM card as well.
Livingstone who seems to be in sublime form with the bat, as he has smacked sixes down the order for England and might be in the same business for the IPL franchise as well, while also his leg-spin can come in handy on the sub-continent tracks.
1. Gujarat Titans
The Gujarat Titans have been one of the most prominent sides since their debut back in 2022, but was they lacked has been the lack of batting prowess down the order. The likes of Livingstone coming down the order, might be the most useful asset alongside David Miller, if he is retained by the Titans.
Now, Livingstone can be an additional option for a spin on the Titans side, as he can be partnered alongside the great Rashid Khan, with the highest possibility of him being retained.
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