Livingstone Criticises England Setup as Scotland Secures World Rally Return
England cricketer Liam Livingstone has launched a stinging attack on the national team environment, while Scotland will host a World Rally Championship round in 2027 for the first time in eight years.
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England all-rounder Liam Livingstone has issued sharp criticism of the national cricket setup, saying there "wasn't any part of me" that wanted to be involved with the team that reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals, according to BBC Sport. The 31-year-old's comments mark a rare public rebuke of the England system from a current international player.
"I don't miss it," Livingstone said of his time away from the England squad. His criticism comes despite the team's recent success in reaching the latter stages of major tournaments, suggesting deeper issues within the national setup beyond results.
Scotland Secures Rally Championship Return
The World Rally Championship will return to the United Kingdom for the first time in eight years when north-east Scotland hosts a round in 2027, BBC Sport reported. The announcement brings top-level rallying back to British soil after the championship last visited in 2019.
Scotland has a strong rallying heritage, having previously hosted WRC events that attracted large crowds to its challenging forest stages. The 2027 event is expected to boost tourism and showcase Scottish motorsport infrastructure to a global audience.
O'Sullivan Eyes Career Milestone
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan said restoring his game to its previous level would represent a bigger achievement than winning world titles, according to BBC Sport. The 50-year-old, widely considered one of snooker's greatest players, has been working to recapture the form that made him dominant.
O'Sullivan's comments reflect the challenges athletes face in maintaining elite performance levels later in their careers. His pursuit of technical excellence, even after multiple world championships, underscores his perfectionist approach to the sport.
In African football, Nigeria international Olisa Ndah remains without a debut for South African club Stellenbosch FC more than a month after his February transfer, Soccernet Nigeria reported. The 28-year-old defender is still awaiting clearance to play for the Premier Soccer League side.