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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will be unavailable for this month's T20 series against England but skipper the all-rounder is back after recovering to captain New Zealand's team

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in the national team after the Champions Trophy final loss to India earlier this year, is projected to make his comeback during the upcoming three one-day internationals versus the English squad that follow

Team Updates

The captain is now fit after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas versatile player Rachin Ravindra is back after an injury to his face prevented his participation in the recent T20 series loss to Australia

The three-match Twenty20 series featuring New Zealand and their English counterparts commences at the Christchurch venue this coming Saturday, October 18th

Squad Selection Details

Williamson opted to miss the previous T20 series against Australia under the terms in his playing contract for New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to complete match fitness following a health concern, as stated by head coach Rob Walter

The versatile player the skipper experienced an injury to his groin during his time with Northern Superchargers during the tournament and hasn't featured since

Seam bowler Ben Sears will miss the England Twenty20 matches due to a torn hamstring, whereas versatile cricketer the experienced player makes the squad

Match Fixtures

Following the initial pair of Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval on 18 and 20 October, the competition finishes at Eden Park on 23 October

Team Selections

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

English Twenty20 team: Brook leading, Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Salt, Luke Wood