Liam Livingstone extends Lancashire contract to 2021
Thursday 14 December 2017 13:33, UK
Lancashire captain Liam Livingstone has extended his contract with the county until the end of the 2021 season.
The 24-year-old academy graduate, who is currently away on England Lions duty in Australia, was named as Lancashire's club captain last month ahead of the 2018 campaign.
Livingstone first made his County Championship debut in 2016 and has gone on to amass nearly 2,000 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 48.75.
He made his England bow in the Twenty20 international series against South Africa in June and has been tipped to make the step up to Test cricket in the future.
"Playing cricket for this club is all I've ever wanted to do and I'm determined to help Lancashire win more trophies," said Livingstone.
"The club has shown great faith in me throughout my career and I hope to return the favour by putting in some match-winning performances for the side over the next four years."
Lancashire head coach Glen Chapple added: "We're delighted that Liam has extended his contract with the Club. He is going to play an important role for Lancashire in the coming years.
"His rise over the last three years has been very impressive since making his debut in 2015, playing for England this year and having recently been named Lancashire Captain.
"He's one of the most destructive batsmen in the country and to average over 50 this season in the Specsavers County Championship batting at three shows how much talent he's got."
