NZ's Kane Williamson to miss Twenty20 series against England
Kane Williamson most recently featured for his franchise team in The Hundred this summer
Black Caps batsman the star player is set to sit out this month's Twenty20 series against the English side but skipper Mitchell Santner has returned after recovering to lead New Zealand's team
Williamson, who has not played the national team since the tournament final loss to the Indian team in March, is expected to make his comeback for the upcoming three ODI matches versus England which come next
Team Updates
The captain has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, while versatile player Rachin Ravindra is back after a facial injury prevented his participation of the previous Twenty20 matches defeat by the Australian team
The three-match Twenty20 series between the Black Caps and England starts at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, 18 October
Squad Selection Details
The top-order batsman opted to miss the recent T20 series versus the Australian side under the terms of his casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also regaining complete match fitness after a health concern, according to head coach the team management
All-rounder Santner experienced an injury to his groin while representing his franchise team in The Hundred and has not played since
Seam bowler the young quick will miss the upcoming England Twenty20 matches due to a torn hamstring, while versatile cricketer Jimmy Neesham makes the squad
Match Fixtures
Following the first two Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series finishes at Eden Park on 23 October
Squad Lists
Black Caps Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Foulkes, Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper
England T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Banton, Jacob Bethell, Buttler keeping, Brydon Carse, Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood
