Santner out of England series

In-shape all-rounder Mitchell Santner will miss the up and coming Test arrangement with England to experience knee surgery, New Zealand Cricket said Wednesday. 

Authorities said Santner would be sidelined for six to nine months, which could likewise endanger arranged stretches in the Indian Premier League and English region cricket. 

The 26-year-old was precluded from New Zealand's 12-man squad for the two-Test arrangement against England beginning at Eden Park on March 22. 

He was in fine shape for the one-day arrangement against England, hitting two half hundreds of years. 

NZC said he felt some uneasiness while playing and outputs demonstrated a "bone deformity" had crumbled and required surgery. 

"Mitchell is a key player in every one of the three configurations for us, so we'll surely miss him in the up and coming arrangement," mentor Mike Hesson said. 

"It's critical however that he gets this settled and we have him back for what is a major next year and a half for us." 

There was some uplifting news for New Zealand, with wicketkeeper BJ Watling coming back from hip damage. 

Batsman Ross Taylor was additionally named in the squad in the wake of missing the last ODI against England following thigh damage that was bothered amid the past match when he scored 181.