Big hitter Liam Livingstone has created history as the first player chosen in the inaugural Big Bash overseas draft
Explosive England big hitter Liam Livingstone has created history as the first chosen in the inaugural Big Bash overseas player draft.
The Brisbane Heat took English keeper-batsman Sam Billings, who the Thunder could have retained but chose not to.Reigning champions the Scorchers did not make a first-round selection because only allrounder David Willey of the 12 platinum players was available for the whole tournament. Five platinum players were overlooked in the first round, with powerful West Indian allrounders Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard only available at the top level.
The dynamic right-hander has been a favourite with the Perth Scorchers, playing 28 matches for the WA side, where he hammered 55 sixes and won three Player of the match awards. Livingstone also claimed nine wickets.
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