New Zealand's star batter Kane Williamson has been named in the squad for England series after recently missing out India Tests owing to a groin injury.

New Zealand's former captain Kane Williamson returns to the Test squad after recovering from a groin injury for a three-match home series against England. With Tom Latham as skipper, the team aims to excel in the World Test Championship as veteran Tim Southee plans his Test retirement.

Kane Williamson returned and two uncapped players included as New Zealand on Friday (November 15) announced their 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against England.

Kane Williamson returned from injury to lead New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series against England. Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket after the series. New Zealand has also included uncapped players Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy in their squad.

Star batter Kane Williamson is set to make his comeback for New Zealand in the upcoming home Test series against England. The England series is likely to be the international swansong for veteran bowler Tim Southee.

Spinner Ajaz Patel, who took 15 wickets against India including 11 in the third Test, was dropped from the squad.

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New Zealand are still in the race to qualify for the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. The three-match home Test series against England will be their last in the ongoing cycle. A 3-0 win over the Three Lions will keep them in contention.

Kane Williamson has recovered from the groin injury which kept him out of New Zealand's tour of India to take his place in the squad to face England while Wellington allrounder Nathan Smith has been handed his first Test call-up.

Tom Latham will retain his captaincy for the series against England. The squad also features veteran pacer Tim Southee, who will retire from Test cricket after this series. Despite retiring, Southee has confirmed his availability for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's in June if New Zealand qualify.