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Black Caps batsman the star player will miss the upcoming Twenty20 series against the English side however captain Mitchell Santner makes his comeback after recovering to lead New Zealand's team

The experienced batsman, who has not played international cricket after the Champions Trophy final defeat by India in March, is expected to return for the three one-day internationals against England which come next

Squad Changes

Santner has recovered after undergoing abdominal surgery, while all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad after a facial injury prevented his participation of the previous Twenty20 matches defeat by the Australian team

This three-game T20 series featuring New Zealand and England starts at the Christchurch venue this coming Saturday, October 18th

Squad Selection Details

Williamson decided against playing in the recent T20 series versus the Australian side as per the agreement of his casual contract for the national board, and he is also returning to complete match fitness after a "minor medical issue", according to head coach the team management

The versatile player Santner suffered an injury to his groin during his time with his franchise team during The Hundred and has not played since that time

Seam bowler the young quick will miss the England Twenty20 matches due to a torn hamstring, while all-rounder Jimmy Neesham returns to the team

Match Fixtures

After the first two T20s at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the competition wraps up at Eden Park next Wednesday

Team Selections

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

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