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Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson will be unavailable for this month's Twenty20 series against England but captain the all-rounder has returned from injury to captain the Black Caps

The experienced batsman, who hasn't featured in the national team after the Champions Trophy final loss to the Indian team earlier this year, is projected to make his comeback during the three ODI matches versus England that follow

Team Updates

The captain has recovered from a medical procedure, while versatile player the young talent returns to the squad after an injury to his face prevented his participation of the recent T20 series defeat by the Australian team

The three-match Twenty20 series featuring the Black Caps and England commences at the Christchurch venue this coming Saturday, 18 October

Player Availability

Williamson opted to miss the recent Twenty20 matches versus Australia under the terms of his casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, while additionally he's returning to complete match fitness after a "minor medical issue", according to coach Rob Walter

All-rounder the skipper suffered an injury to his groin while representing Northern Superchargers in the tournament and hasn't featured since

Seam bowler Ben Sears will be unavailable for the upcoming England T20 series because of a torn hamstring, while all-rounder Jimmy Neesham makes the squad

Match Fixtures

After the first two Twenty20 matches at the Hagley Oval this weekend, the competition finishes in Auckland next Wednesday

Squad Lists

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

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