Liam Livingstone slams Brendon McCullum, Rob Key in sensational rant against ECB

Liam Livingstone launched a blistering attack on England's team management, accusing Brendon McCullum and Rob Key of poor communication and a lack of support after being dropped from the white-ball setup.

Liam Livingstone has launched a scathing attack on England's team management, accusing head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key of poor communication and a lack of support during one of the toughest phases of his international career.

The explosive remarks came after the 32-year-old all-rounder, who has played 100 matches for England across formats, revealed that he has not featured for the national side for nearly a year and now believes a recall is unlikely.

Livingstone was dropped from England’s white-ball squads following a slump in form and a disappointing 2025 tour of India, as well as the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He said his relationship with the team management deteriorated sharply after being left out of the home white-ball series against the West Indies last May.

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According to Livingstone, McCullum informed him of the decision during a phone call that lasted less than a minute.

"I don't think it [the call] would have reached a minute. I asked why; they said they wanted to try someone else. That was off Baz. Wrighty [outgoing selector Luke Wright] didn't reach out, and Brooky [captain Harry Brook] sent me a text," Livingstone told ESPNcricinfo.