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New Zealand batter the star player will be unavailable for the upcoming Twenty20 series against the English side but captain the all-rounder has returned from injury to lead the Black Caps

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in the national team after the Champions Trophy final defeat by the Indian team in March, is projected to return during the upcoming three ODI matches versus England which come next

Team Updates

The captain has recovered from abdominal surgery, whereas all-rounder the young talent returns to the squad following a facial injury kept him out of the recent T20 series loss to the Australian team

The three-match T20 series between the Black Caps and their English counterparts begins at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, October 18th

Player Availability

Williamson opted to miss the recent Twenty20 matches against the Australian side under the terms of his casual contract for New Zealand Cricket, while he is also regaining complete match fitness following a health concern, according to coach Rob Walter

The versatile player the skipper experienced a groin injury during his time with Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and has not played since that time

Pace bowler the young quick will be unavailable for the England T20 series due to a hamstring tear, whereas versatile cricketer Jimmy Neesham has been included

Match Fixtures

After the initial pair of T20s at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series concludes at Eden Park next Wednesday

Squad Lists

Black Caps Twenty20 team: Santner as captain, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Foulkes, Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

English T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Buttler keeping, Carse, Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood