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New Zealand batter the star player will be unavailable for the upcoming T20 series versus England but captain Mitchell Santner has returned after recovering to lead the Black Caps

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in the national team since the tournament final loss to the Indian team in March, is expected to make his comeback during the upcoming three one-day internationals against England which come next

Team Updates

Santner is now fit from abdominal surgery, while all-rounder the young talent returns to the squad following an injury to his face kept him out of the recent Twenty20 matches defeat by Australia

The three-match Twenty20 series featuring New Zealand and their English counterparts starts in Christchurch on Saturday, 18 October

Squad Selection Details

The top-order batsman opted to miss the previous T20 series versus the Australian side as per the agreement of his casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to full fitness after a "minor medical issue", as stated by coach the team management

The versatile player Santner suffered an injury to his groin during his time with his franchise team during the tournament and hasn't featured since that time

Pace bowler Ben Sears will miss the England T20 series because of a hamstring tear, whereas versatile cricketer Jimmy Neesham has been included

Series Schedule

Following the first two Twenty20 matches in Christchurch this weekend, the series wraps up in Auckland on 23 October

Squad Lists

Black Caps Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell, Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Seifert as wicketkeeper

England Twenty20 team: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Baker, Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Rashid, Salt, Luke Wood