England all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been appointed as the new captain of Birmingham Phoenix for the upcoming season of The Hundred 2025. This significant announcement comes after Moeen Ali, the previous captain, declared his retirement from domestic cricket following the T20 Blast. Livingstone, who has been a pivotal player for the Phoenix since the inception of the tournament in 2021, expressed his enthusiasm about this new role.

"I am absolutely delighted to be named as captain this year. Moeen has done a brilliant job, and I hope to carry on where he left off to take this team forward," said Livingstone. His leadership is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the team, which has shown promising potential in recent seasons.

The Birmingham Phoenix reached the Eliminator in the previous edition of The Hundred but were defeated by Southern Brave. With a balanced squad comprising local talents like Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley, along with international players such as Ben Duckett and the New Zealand pace attack, the team is poised for a strong performance this season.

On the women's side, Ellyse Perry continues to lead the team, bringing her extensive experience and prowess to the fore. The synergy between the men's and women's teams under their respective captains could be a key factor in their quest for the title.

The Hundred 2025 is set to commence on 5 August, with Birmingham Phoenix kicking off their campaign against Trent Rockets on Friday, 8 August. Fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling season filled with high-octane cricketing action.