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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson is set to sit out the upcoming Twenty20 series against the English side but captain the all-rounder is back after recovering to lead the Black Caps

Williamson, who has not played the national team after the tournament final defeat by the Indian team in March, is anticipated to make his comeback during the three ODI matches versus England which come next

Team Updates

Santner has recovered from abdominal surgery, whereas all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad after an injury to his face prevented his participation in the previous Twenty20 matches loss to Australia

This three-game Twenty20 series featuring New Zealand and their English counterparts starts in Christchurch this coming Saturday, October 18th

Squad Selection Details

The top-order batsman opted to miss the recent T20 series against Australia under the terms in his playing contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to full fitness following a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach Rob Walter

The versatile player the skipper experienced an injury to his groin while representing his franchise team in the tournament and hasn't featured since that time

Seam bowler the young quick will miss the upcoming England T20 series because of a hamstring tear, while all-rounder Jimmy Neesham makes the squad

Match Fixtures

Following the initial pair of Twenty20 matches in Christchurch on 18 and 20 October, the competition wraps up at Eden Park on 23 October

Team Selections

Black Caps Twenty20 team: Santner as captain, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Henry, Jacobs, Jamieson, Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)

England Twenty20 team: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood