Overview
- Santner completed rehabilitation and arrived in England on Saturday, May 30, to train with the Black Caps ahead of the first Test at Lord's starting June 4.
- His return to fitness ends the temporary cover role for Dean Foxcroft, who made his Test debut in Belfast and has been released to return home.
- Santner sustained a shoulder injury while fielding for Mumbai Indians in the IPL on April 23 and was initially ruled doubtful for the England tour.
- As a seasoned all-rounder and white-ball captain, Santner brings 78 Test wickets, a Test century versus England and left-arm spin that changes New Zealand’s bowling mix.
- Reports consistently confirm his availability but differ on technical medical descriptions of the original injury, with some outlets repeating inconsistent diagnostic terms.