Liam Livingstone shared his excitement to join Royal Challengers Bangalore to Reuters. He is thrilled to play with the ‘king Kohli’. Liam admired the passion of the fanbase of this big franchise. He views this as a fresh start after his time with Punjab Kings.
Liam Livingstone’s Excitement to Join RCB
Liam Livingstone, England’s all-rounder, looks forward to a new IPL journey with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Acquired for ₹8.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, he considers the shift a golden opportunity.
After three challenging seasons with Punjab Kings, Livingstone believes the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s smaller boundaries and electrifying atmosphere align better with his aggressive style of play.
“The fan base is very passionate. It’s probably one of the biggest franchises in IPL… It’s a bit of a fresh start for me. I think Bangalore is going to be very good for my game. It’s a little bit smaller than some of the stadiums in India, certainly better than what Punjab was for me. Hopefully, my game should suit that place well,” Livingstone told Reuters.
Livingstone is eager to contribute and adapt to his new team while building synergy with renowned players like Virat Kohli and Phil Salt
Livingstone on Playing with Kohli and RCB’s Auction Strategy
Livingstone expressed enthusiasm about RCB’s auction strategy, praising the addition of talented players.
He highlighted the team’s thoughtful selection process, which has created a well-balanced squad.
“I think we had a really good auction. We’ve got some good players, we picked up quite cleverly. There’s a few people in that team I know really well, so I’m pretty excited to get out there as a group. Playing with the likes of Virat is going to be really cool,” he said.
The transition to RCB also follows Livingstone’s brief yet impactful stint as England’s captain during the West Indies series.
This leadership experience has further boosted his confidence ahead of his IPL 2025 journey.
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Fresh Motivation to Excel in IPL
Having struggled to maintain consistency with Punjab Kings, Livingstone sees his move to RCB as a reset.
“I enjoyed captaining my country, it’s a very proud moment for anybody to do that … thankfully I’m fit at the moment and it’s great playing something that we love,” Livingstone said.
With Chinnaswamy’s batting-friendly pitch and shorter boundaries, the stage is set for him to rediscover his rhythm.
“Bangalore offers the perfect setting to showcase my skills,” Livingstone added. “This season, I aim to match the expectations of RCB’s loyal fanbase.”
His excitement reflects a promising season for both the player and the franchise as they strive for their maiden IPL trophy.
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