NZ's Kane Williamson will skip T20 series versus England
The batsman last played for his franchise team in The Hundred this summer
New Zealand batter the star player will miss this month's Twenty20 series versus the English side however captain the all-rounder is back after recovering to captain the Black Caps
Williamson, who hasn't featured in international cricket after the Champions Trophy final loss to India in March, is expected to return for the upcoming three one-day internationals against England which come next
Team Updates
Santner has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, while all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is back following an injury to his face prevented his participation in the previous Twenty20 matches loss to the Australian team
The three-match Twenty20 series featuring the Black Caps and England begins at the Christchurch venue this coming Saturday, 18 October
Player Availability
Williamson decided against playing in the recent T20 series versus Australia under the terms in his playing contract with New Zealand Cricket, while additionally he's returning to full fitness after a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach the team management
All-rounder Santner experienced an injury to his groin while representing Northern Superchargers during the tournament and has not played since
Seam bowler the young quick will miss the England T20 series because of a hamstring tear, whereas all-rounder Jimmy Neesham returns to the team
Series Schedule
After the initial pair of Twenty20 matches in Christchurch on 18 and 20 October, the competition concludes in Auckland next Wednesday
Team Selections
Black Caps Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Foulkes, Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)
England T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Carse, Jordan Cox, Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Salt, Wood
