Overview

• New Zealand Cricket confirmed fast bowler Will O'Rourke has a lower-back stress fracture and will miss the T20s against Australia and short-format series versus England and the West Indies.
• White-ball captain Mitchell Santner will have abdominal surgery with an expected month-long recovery and will be given a late fitness test for the Australia series in Tauranga.
• Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the Australia T20s as he continues to recover from a groin injury sustained before the Zimbabwe tour.
• Opening batter Finn Allen faces about three months out after right-foot surgery, removing another top-order option from near-term contention.
• Pace bowler Ben Sears has recovered from a side strain and is expected to be available for selection for the upcoming home white-ball programme.