Home / Sports / De Villiers: SRH Lost Big on Livingstone Trade
De Villiers: SRH Lost Big on Livingstone Trade
11 Nov
Summary
- Liam Livingstone moved to CSK for Rs 6 crore from SRH.
- AB de Villiers believes Livingstone's trade is a significant loss for SRH.
- De Villiers advises Livingstone to adapt carefully at Chepauk.
Legendary cricketer AB de Villiers has commented on the recent IPL 2027 trade that sent Liam Livingstone from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). De Villiers believes SRH made a significant error in letting go of the English all-rounder.
Livingstone was traded to CSK for Rs 6 crore, a substantial decrease from the Rs 13 crore SRH had paid for him previously. De Villiers noted that Livingstone, despite being a valuable asset, may have been underutilized during his time with SRH and previously at RCB.
He also provided advice for Livingstone's transition to CSK, emphasizing the importance of settling in at the Chepauk stadium. De Villiers suggested Livingstone should approach the new environment with an open mind, unburdened by preconceived notions about the pitch conditions and focus on playing his natural game.
Livingstone has played for multiple IPL franchises, with his most successful period being with Punjab Kings between 2022 and 2024. He was part of the RCB squad that won the IPL 2025 title but had a less impactful season before moving to SRH for IPL 2026, where he appeared in only two matches.
