Overview

• New Zealand named a 14-man T20 squad with Mitchell Santner fit to lead after recent abdominal surgery.
• Kane Williamson will sit out the three T20s as he manages a minor medical issue under a casual contract, with coaches eyeing his ODI return.
• Pace bowler Ben Sears is sidelined by a hamstring tear that needs surgery, and Jimmy Neesham remains in the squad after impressing against Australia.
• Rachin Ravindra is recalled following a facial injury that kept him out of the Australia T20s.
• The series runs 18–23 October with two matches at Hagley Oval before the finale at Eden Park, and England’s squad is led by captain Harry Brook with Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper.