Paul Edwards plots the rapid rise of Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone, from young apprentice to England latest Test ace

Grounding: James Anderson put Livingstone through his paces

About three years ago the Lancashire coach Glen Chapple and England fast bowler James Anderson were putting one of their county’s young batsmen to the test in the artificial nets at Old Trafford. They were using new balls and neither was holding back.
After batting very well for a while the apprentice suddenly smashed a perfectly respectable delivery from Anderson through the covers. The England bowler...