The 32-year-old hasn’t represented England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year, where he managed just 33 runs and took three wickets across three matches.
Livingstone, who has played 60 T20 Internationals, 39 ODIs, and one test for England, referred to that tour as the “worst experience” of his career, noting a breakdown in communication from the team management after his exclusion.
He revealed to ESPNCricinfo that Coach Brendon McCullum informed him of his drop via a phone call that lasted under a minute.
“I asked why; they said they wanted to try someone else. That was off Baz (McCullum). Brooky (Harry Brook) sent me a text.
“Keysy (Director of Cricket Rob Key) said nothing, saying he would speak to me in the summer. I called him once, and he mentioned he was busy at a test camp in Loughborough, and I didn’t hear from him again until late September.
“That probably encapsulates the attitude of that group as a whole. It was an eye-opening experience regarding the group and the regime: if you’re in, you’re in, and if you’re out, no one pays attention to you,” he remarked.
“I sought assistance, and all I received in response was that I care too much and need to take it easy.”
