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New Zealand batter the star player will miss the upcoming T20 series against the English side however captain the all-rounder makes his comeback after recovering to lead the Black Caps

Williamson, who hasn't featured in the national team after the Champions Trophy final defeat by the Indian team earlier this year, is projected to make his comeback during the upcoming three ODI matches against England that follow

Team Updates

The captain has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas versatile player the young talent returns to the squad following a facial injury kept him out of the recent Twenty20 matches defeat by the Australian team

This three-game T20 series featuring the Black Caps and England begins in Christchurch on Saturday, October 18th

Player Availability

The top-order batsman decided against playing in the previous T20 series against the Australian side under the terms in his playing contract for the national board, and he is also returning to full fitness following a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach Rob Walter

The versatile player Santner suffered an injury to his groin while representing his franchise team in the tournament and hasn't featured since

Pace bowler the young quick will miss the England Twenty20 matches due to a hamstring tear, while versatile cricketer the experienced player has been included

Series Schedule

After the initial pair of Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series finishes in Auckland next Wednesday

Squad Lists

New Zealand Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)

English Twenty20 team: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Jacob Bethell, Buttler keeping, Brydon Carse, Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood