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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will be unavailable for the upcoming T20 series versus the English side however captain Mitchell Santner makes his comeback after recovering to lead the Black Caps

Williamson, who has not played the national team since the tournament final loss to the Indian team in March, is projected to make his comeback during the three ODI matches against England that follow

Team Updates

Santner has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad following a facial injury prevented his participation in the previous Twenty20 matches loss to Australia

This three-game Twenty20 series between the Black Caps and England begins at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, 18 October

Squad Selection Details

Williamson decided against playing in the recent T20 series versus Australia as per the agreement of his casual contract for New Zealand Cricket, and he is also returning to full fitness following a "minor medical issue", as stated by head coach Rob Walter

All-rounder Santner experienced an injury to his groin during his time with Northern Superchargers in the tournament and has not played since

Pace bowler Ben Sears will be unavailable for the upcoming England Twenty20 matches due to a torn hamstring, whereas all-rounder the experienced player makes the squad

Series Schedule

After the first two Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval on 18 and 20 October, the series finishes at Eden Park next Wednesday

Squad Lists

New Zealand Twenty20 team: Santner as captain, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

English Twenty20 team: Brook leading, Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Bethell, Buttler keeping, Carse, Cox, Crawley, Sam Curran, Dawson, Overton, Adil Rashid, Salt, Luke Wood