NZ's Kane Williamson will skip T20 series versus the English team
The batsman last played for his franchise team in the tournament this summer
Black Caps batsman the star player will be unavailable for the upcoming Twenty20 series versus England but captain Mitchell Santner is back after recovering to captain the Black Caps
The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in international cricket after the tournament final defeat by India earlier this year, is anticipated to make his comeback during the upcoming three one-day internationals versus the English squad which come next
Team Updates
Santner has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas versatile player Rachin Ravindra is back after an injury to his face prevented his participation in the previous Twenty20 matches defeat by the Australian team
This three-game Twenty20 series featuring the Black Caps and England begins at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, October 18th
Squad Selection Details
The top-order batsman opted to miss the previous Twenty20 matches against the Australian side under the terms of his casual contract for the national board, and he is also returning to full fitness following a health concern, according to coach Rob Walter
The versatile player the skipper experienced a groin injury while representing Northern Superchargers during The Hundred and has not played since that time
Seam bowler Ben Sears will be unavailable for the upcoming England Twenty20 matches because of a torn hamstring, whereas all-rounder the experienced player returns to the team
Match Fixtures
After the initial pair of Twenty20 matches in Christchurch on 18 and 20 October, the series finishes in Auckland on 23 October
Team Selections
New Zealand T20 squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Henry, Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper
English Twenty20 team: Brook leading, Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Buttler keeping, Carse, Cox, Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood
