The batsman most recently featured for London Spirit in The Hundred earlier this season
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson is set to sit out this month's Twenty20 series versus England however skipper Mitchell Santner has returned from injury to lead the Black Caps
Williamson, who hasn't featured in the national team after the tournament final defeat by India earlier this year, is anticipated to return for the three ODI matches versus England which come next
Squad Changes
Santner is now fit from a medical procedure, whereas versatile player Rachin Ravindra returns to the squad after a facial injury prevented his participation in the recent T20 series defeat by Australia
This three-game T20 series between the Black Caps and their English counterparts commences at the Christchurch venue on Saturday, 18 October
Player Availability
Williamson opted to miss the previous T20 series against the Australian side as per the agreement in his playing contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to full fitness after a "minor medical issue", as stated by head coach Rob Walter
All-rounder Santner suffered a groin injury while representing Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and has not played since
Seam bowler Ben Sears will be unavailable for the England Twenty20 matches because of a hamstring tear, while versatile cricketer the experienced player makes the squad
Match Fixtures
Following the first two T20s at the Hagley Oval on 18 and 20 October, the competition concludes in Auckland on 23 October
Team Selections
Black Caps Twenty20 team: Mitchell Santner (c), Bracewell, Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Foulkes, Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Neesham, Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)
English T20 squad: Harry Brook (c), Ahmed, Baker, Tom Banton, Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Carse, Cox, Crawley, Curran, Liam Dawson, Overton, Rashid, Phil Salt, Wood
