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Black Caps batsman the star player is set to sit out the upcoming Twenty20 series versus the English side but skipper the all-rounder makes his comeback from injury to lead New Zealand's team

The experienced batsman, who has not played international cricket since the tournament final loss to the Indian team in March, is anticipated to make his comeback during the three ODI matches versus England which come next

Squad Changes

Santner is now fit after undergoing a medical procedure, while all-rounder the young talent returns to the squad following a facial injury prevented his participation of the previous Twenty20 matches defeat by the Australian team

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

Squad Selection Details

Williamson opted to miss the recent T20 series against the Australian side as per the agreement in his playing contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to complete match fitness following a health concern, according to coach Rob Walter

The versatile player the skipper suffered an injury to his groin while representing Northern Superchargers during the tournament and has not played since

Seam bowler the young quick will be unavailable for the England T20 series because of a hamstring tear, while versatile cricketer the experienced player has been included

Match Fixtures

Following the first two T20s at the Hagley Oval on 18 and 20 October, the series finishes at Eden Park on 23 October

Squad Lists

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

England T20 squad: Brook leading, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Dawson, Jamie Overton, Rashid, Salt, Luke Wood