New Zealand's Williamson will skip Twenty20 series against the English team
Kane Williamson most recently featured for his franchise team in The Hundred this summer
Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson will miss this month's Twenty20 series versus the English side however captain Mitchell Santner makes his comeback after recovering to captain New Zealand's team
Williamson, who hasn't featured in international cricket since the tournament final defeat by the Indian team in March, is anticipated to make his comeback for the three ODI matches versus England that follow
Team Updates
The captain has recovered after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is back following a facial injury prevented his participation of the previous T20 series loss to the Australian team
This three-game Twenty20 series between New Zealand and England begins in Christchurch on Saturday, October 18th
Player Availability
The top-order batsman decided against playing in the recent Twenty20 matches against Australia under the terms in his playing contract with New Zealand Cricket, and additionally he's regaining complete match fitness following a "minor medical issue", according to coach Rob Walter
The versatile player Santner suffered an injury to his groin while representing Northern Superchargers during the tournament and hasn't featured since
Seam bowler Ben Sears will miss the upcoming England Twenty20 matches because of a torn hamstring, whereas all-rounder the experienced player returns to the team
Series Schedule
After the first two T20s in Christchurch on 18 and 20 October, the competition concludes at Eden Park next Wednesday
Squad Lists
Black Caps T20 squad: Santner as captain, Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Ravindra, Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)
England Twenty20 team: Brook leading, Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Jamie Overton, Rashid, Salt, Wood
