Kane Williamson will return to action for New Zealand in the three-match ODI series against England, which kicks off at Bay Oval, his home ground, on October 26. Williamson, 35, is missing from the ongoing T20I series as he is recovering from an unspecified, 'minor medical issue' in the past month.

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Kane Williamson will make his long-awaited comeback to the New Zealand squad for the one-day international series against England after recovering from an unspecified medical issue, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

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England named their team more than 48 hours in advance, with Brook back and Jordan Cox dropping down to take on a finisher role in the absence of Will Jacks. The presence of Sam Curran and Bethell in the top seven means England can call on three seamers and three spinners. Zak Crawley is with the squad but must wait for a T20I debut.