Liam Livingstone is an English professional cricketer who currently plays for Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore. The English star has established himself as a brilliant batsman with immense ball-striking ability. This makes him an incredible player, especially in the shortest format of the game, such as in a Twenty20 (T20) tournament like the Indian Premier League. This article talks about Liam Livingstone’s net worth and the salary he earns while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Liam Livingstone’s journey in cricket began at a young age, inspired by the rich cricketing culture in England. Growing up in Lancashire, he honed his skills through local clubs and school competitions, eventually making his mark in county cricket. His debut for Lancashire came in 2015, where he quickly became known for his aggressive batting style and ability to turn games around. The English star soon started catching the eyes of the entire world while performing on both the domestic stage and for his country on the international stage.
The English star started playing for multiple domestic teams after impressing with Lancashire. He played for multiple domestic teams, including the likes of Karachi Kings, Cape Town Blitz, Perth Scorchers, Peshawar Zalmi, Birmingham Phoenix, and MI Cape Town. Aside from domestic performances, Livingstone was also given the opportunity to play for the England cricket team against South Africa on 23rd June 2017. He has since made his debut for the country across all three formats, with his One Day International (ODI) and Test debut coming on 26th March 2021 and 1st December 2022.
Liam Livingstone is making his ODI debut for England 👏#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/ORo45yAL2l
— ICC (@ICC) March 26, 2021
Liam Livingstone was first bought in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2019 auction. He played a few games for them in his debut season, but he never really settled in. Livingstone was released ahead of the IPL 2020 season, but Rajasthan Royals decided to sign him again in the 2021 IPL auction. This time, the Rajasthan Royals decided to pay a fee of ₹75 Lakh to sign him. However, he played just five games in the Indian Premier League and was released by the franchise ahead of the 2022 Indian Premier League mega auction.
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Livingstone’s performances on the international level and in other domestic competitions started catching the eye of various IPL franchises, and he became an extremely sought-after commodity ahead of the 2022 IPL mega auction. Five different teams tried to sign the English star in the 2022 mega auction. Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings all tried to sign him. Punjab Kings ended up coming out on top, beating out the rest to sign Livingstone for ₹11.50 Crore. The English star represented PBKS in three seasons, making 30 appearances for the franchise during this period.
Liam Livingstone became an important player for the Punjab Kings, but they had to let him go ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. The Royal Challengers Bangalore showed interest in signing him right from the start, but they had to fight off multiple teams to do so. They outbid Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings to secure the services of Livingstone for ₹8.75 Crore. This is another very lucrative IPL contract that Livingstone has now received, and it is with the help of such contracts that he has accumulated a net worth of around ₹50 Crore.
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Liam Livingstone signed his latest Indian Premier League contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore when the franchise bought him for ₹8.75 Crore in the 2025 IPL mega auction. Royal Challengers Bangalore fought against multiple teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings, to secure the services of the talented English batsman. Livingstone will earn a salary of ₹8.75 Crore every year he represents RCB in the Indian Premier League. Such a contract will surely go a long way in helping boost his net worth even further.
Livingstone’s rise from a young cricket enthusiast in Lancashire to a prominent figure in English cricket is a testament to his talent, determination, and hard work. As he continues to break records and set new benchmarks, it will be fascinating to see how far he can go and what his salary and net worth will look like in the coming years. He has now signed with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, and it will be very interesting to see how he will perform for RCB and if he can use his talents to help the franchise finally get their hands on an IPL trophy.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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