Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has justified Punjab Kings splurging Rs 11.50 crore on buying England’s power-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone on Sunday.

Punjab’s decision to break the bank for Livingstone might have surprised many as the England player became the costliest foreigner in this year’s IPL auction. But Pathan said his services should be valued based on the skillset that Livingstone brings to the table.