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Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson will be unavailable for the upcoming T20 series against the English side however skipper Mitchell Santner has returned from injury to lead the Black Caps

The experienced batsman, who has not played the national team after the Champions Trophy final loss to the Indian team in March, is expected to make his comeback during the three ODI matches versus England that follow

Team Updates

The captain has recovered from a medical procedure, whereas versatile player the young talent returns to the squad after an injury to his face prevented his participation of the previous T20 series loss to Australia

This three-game T20 series between New Zealand and their English counterparts commences in Christchurch this coming Saturday, 18 October

Squad Selection Details

The top-order batsman chose to skip the previous T20 series versus the Australian side under the terms of his casual contract for New Zealand Cricket, while additionally he's returning to full fitness after a health concern, as stated by coach Rob Walter

The versatile player the skipper suffered an injury to his groin while representing Northern Superchargers during The Hundred and hasn't featured since

Pace bowler the young quick will be unavailable for the England T20 series due to a torn hamstring, while versatile cricketer the experienced player has been included

Series Schedule

After the first two T20s at the Hagley Oval on 18 and 20 October, the series concludes at Eden Park on 23 October

Squad Lists

New Zealand T20 squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Bracewell, Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Foulkes, Henry, Jacobs, Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Ravindra, Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)

English T20 squad: Brook leading, Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Adil Rashid, Salt, Wood