Overview
- London Spirit announced on Wednesday that Liam Livingstone will captain their men’s side and published the full 2026 squad and coaching group ahead of the July Hundred.
- The new coaching lineup is led by head coach Andy Flower and names Dinesh Karthik as batting coach and mentor, with Graeme Swann as spin coach, Andre Adams as pace coach and Richard Halsall on fielding and wicketkeeping.
- Livingstone arrives with strong Hundred credentials—he was the tournament’s 2021 MVP and is among its top run‑scorers—and showed immediate form with an unbeaten 85 in the T20 Blast hours before the announcement.
- The appointment follows Livingstone’s release from Birmingham Phoenix and his move to London Spirit earlier this year, with the franchise aiming to improve on a seventh‑place finish in 2025.
- The change in leadership and added batting mentorship signals a clear plan to build a more potent top order at Lord’s and supporters should watch team selection and batting roles as the Hundred begins in July.