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New Zealand batter the star player will miss this month's Twenty20 series against England however captain the all-rounder makes his comeback after recovering to lead New Zealand's team

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in international cricket since the Champions Trophy final loss to India earlier this year, is anticipated to return for the upcoming three ODI matches against the English squad that follow

Squad Changes

The captain is now fit after undergoing a medical procedure, whereas versatile player Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad after a facial injury prevented his participation in the previous T20 series loss to the Australian team

The three-match T20 series featuring New Zealand and their English counterparts commences at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, 18 October

Player Availability

The top-order batsman chose to skip the recent Twenty20 matches against Australia under the terms of his casual contract for New Zealand Cricket, and additionally he's regaining complete match fitness after a health concern, according to head coach Rob Walter

The versatile player Santner experienced a groin injury while representing Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and has not played since that time

Seam bowler the young quick will be unavailable for the upcoming England Twenty20 matches due to a hamstring tear, while all-rounder the experienced player has been included

Match Fixtures

Following the first two Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the series finishes at Eden Park on 23 October

Team Selections

Black Caps Twenty20 team: Santner as captain, Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacobs, Jamieson, Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)

English T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Curran, Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Salt, Luke Wood