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Last updated on - October 13, 2025, 10:36 AM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series at home against England, but aims to return for the following ODI series.
The 35-year-old Williamson holds a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC). He had previously opted out of the three-match T20I series against Australia and also skipped the Zimbabwe tour to participate in county cricket and the Hundred as part of his agreement with Middlesex.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said that Williamson has a "minor medical issue" and he needs time to recover, "He's obviously a world class player and we're hoping these two weeks will ensure he's ready for the ODIs against England and the following tour by West Indies," Walter said in a statement.
White-ball captain Mitchell Santner returned from abdominal surgery to lead the team while pacer Ben Sears was ruled out with a left-hamstring injury.
Rachin Ravindra is all set to make a comeback after misiing the T20I series against Australia due to a facial injury.
Finn Allen (foot), Adam Milne (ankle), Will O'Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin), and Lockie Ferguson (hamstring) won't be available due to injury.
The T20I series against England is all set to start at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 18. Hagley Oval will host the second T20I on October 20 as well, after which the teams will move to Auckland for the third and final T20I. The three-match ODI series is scheduled to be played from October 26 to November 1.
Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk)
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