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Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson is set to sit out the upcoming T20 series versus England however captain Mitchell Santner makes his comeback after recovering to lead New Zealand's team

Williamson, who has not played international cricket since the Champions Trophy final defeat by the Indian team earlier this year, is projected to make his comeback for the upcoming three ODI matches versus the English squad that follow

Team Updates

Santner has recovered after undergoing abdominal surgery, while versatile player Rachin Ravindra is back after an injury to his face prevented his participation of the recent Twenty20 matches loss to the Australian team

The three-match T20 series featuring the Black Caps and England commences at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, October 18th

Player Availability

The top-order batsman opted to miss the previous T20 series versus the Australian side under the terms of his casual contract with the national board, while additionally he's regaining full fitness after a health concern, as stated by head coach Rob Walter

The versatile player Santner experienced an injury to his groin during his time with Northern Superchargers during The Hundred and has not played since

Seam bowler Ben Sears will be unavailable for the upcoming England T20 series because of a torn hamstring, while versatile cricketer the experienced player returns to the team

Series Schedule

After the first two T20s at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series finishes at Eden Park next Wednesday

Squad Lists

Black Caps Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

England T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood