🔗 Share this article

Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson will be unavailable for the upcoming T20 series against the English side however captain the all-rounder is back after recovering to lead New Zealand's team

Williamson, who has not played the national team after the tournament final defeat by India earlier this year, is projected to return during the three one-day internationals against the English squad which come next

Team Updates

Santner is now fit after undergoing a medical procedure, while versatile player Rachin Ravindra is back after a facial injury kept him out in the recent T20 series defeat by the Australian team

This three-game T20 series featuring New Zealand and England commences in Christchurch on Saturday, October 18th

Squad Selection Details

The top-order batsman opted to miss the previous T20 series versus Australia as per the agreement in his playing contract for New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to full fitness after a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach Rob Walter

All-rounder Santner experienced an injury to his groin during his time with his franchise team during the tournament and has not played since that time

Pace bowler the young quick will miss the upcoming England T20 series due to a hamstring tear, whereas versatile cricketer Jimmy Neesham returns to the team

Series Schedule

Following the initial pair of Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series concludes at Eden Park on 23 October

Squad Lists

New Zealand T20 squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

England Twenty20 team: Brook leading, Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood