Liam Livingstone Joins Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for Upcoming T20 Season
Liam Livingstone's New Role
English all-rounder Liam Livingstone is set to play for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the upcoming International T20 tournament. After a disappointing stint in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he managed only 112 runs across 10 matches, Livingstone will be looking to make a significant impact with his new team. The Knight Riders have also signed Sherfane Rutherford and Alex Hales, adding depth to their squad. Fans are eager to see how Livingstone will perform in this new environment.
Knight Riders' Retained and New Players
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have retained several key players, including Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine. Alongside the new signings of Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, and Sherfane Rutherford, the team is gearing up for the season, which kicks off on December 2, 2025, and runs until January 6, 2026.
Retained Players Overview
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine |
| Desert Vipers | Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Dubai Capitals | Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope |
| Gulf Giants | Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair |
| MI Emirates | AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Muhammad Waseem |
| Sharjah Warriorz | Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
New Signings Overview
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford |
| Desert Vipers | Andries Gous |
| Dubai Capitals | Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah |
| Gulf Giants | Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| MI Emirates | Chris Woakes, Kamindu Mendis |
| Sharjah Warriorz | Maheesh Theekshana, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar, Tim David |