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Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Twenty20 series against England however captain Mitchell Santner has returned after recovering to lead New Zealand's team

Williamson, who has not played the national team since the tournament final defeat by the Indian team earlier this year, is anticipated to make his comeback during the upcoming three one-day internationals versus England that follow

Squad Changes

Santner has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas versatile player Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad after a facial injury prevented his participation in the previous T20 series defeat by the Australian team

The three-match Twenty20 series featuring New Zealand and England starts at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, 18 October

Squad Selection Details

The top-order batsman decided against playing in the recent T20 series against Australia under the terms of his casual contract with the national board, while he is also returning to full fitness following a health concern, according to head coach the team management

The versatile player Santner experienced a groin injury during his time with Northern Superchargers during the tournament and hasn't featured since that time

Seam bowler the young quick will miss the England T20 series due to a hamstring tear, whereas all-rounder Jimmy Neesham returns to the team

Match Fixtures

After the initial pair of T20s at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series concludes at Eden Park on 23 October

Squad Lists

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

English T20 squad: Brook leading, Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Jacob Bethell, Buttler keeping, Carse, Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood