England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is hopeful that he has proven himself as a player who can bat up in the order following his sublime display in the T20I series against Australia.
The third and final T20I of the three-match series between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester was abandoned due to rain on Sunday.
Right-hand batter Harry Brook is set to lead the England side in the upcoming ODI series against Australia in the absence of wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who is set to miss the series after suffering a right calf injury.
England's Liam Livingstone is relishing his new number four role in the T20I set-up after producing a match-winning performance against Australia in the second T20I.
Australian opener Travis Head continued his scorching run of form in the shortest format of the game, passing former skipper Aaron Finch to have smashed most sixes in a calendar year for his country in T20Is
Australia's stand-in captain, Travis Head, felt he should have brought Matthew Short early in the attack after the visitors fell short of sealing the series in the second T20I by a whisker.
England stand-in captain Philip Salt had special praise in store for Liam Livingstone following the heroics he produced in the second T20I against Australia to level the series at 1-1.
Chasing a target of 194, England were in trouble at 79 for 3 in the ninth over when Phil Salt misjudged a shot off Matthew Short, sending it to long-on.
England's experienced all-rounder Liam Livingstone is not willing to give up on a recall to the ODI set-up and feature in the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
Australia secured a 28-run victory over England in the first T20I in Southampton, thanks to a powerful performance from opener Travis Head and an exceptional bowling display by leg-spinner Adam Zampa.