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Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson is set to sit out the upcoming T20 series versus the English side however skipper the all-rounder makes his comeback from injury to lead the Black Caps

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in international cricket since the Champions Trophy final loss to India in March, is projected to make his comeback during the upcoming three one-day internationals versus England that follow

Squad Changes

The captain has recovered after undergoing abdominal surgery, while versatile player the young talent is back after a facial injury kept him out in the previous T20 series loss to the Australian team

This three-game Twenty20 series between New Zealand and their English counterparts commences in Christchurch this coming Saturday, October 18th

Player Availability

The top-order batsman opted to miss the previous Twenty20 matches against Australia as per the agreement of his casual contract for New Zealand Cricket, and he is also returning to complete match fitness after a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach Rob Walter

All-rounder the skipper experienced an injury to his groin during his time with Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and hasn't featured since

Pace bowler the young quick will be unavailable for the upcoming England Twenty20 matches due to a hamstring tear, whereas all-rounder the experienced player makes the squad

Series Schedule

After the initial pair of Twenty20 matches in Christchurch on 18 and 20 October, the competition wraps up in Auckland on 23 October

Team Selections

New Zealand T20 squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

English T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Buttler keeping, Carse, Cox, Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Adil Rashid, Salt, Wood