Mitchell Santner joins New Zealand Test squad against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Mitchell Santner has been named in New Zealand's Test squad for the series against England, following his recovery from a shoulder injury sustained during the IPL while with the Mumbai Indians. Initially sidelined for the one-off Test against Ireland and the opening Test against England, Santner underwent approximately a month of rehabilitation after a grade-three shoulder injury. His return is expected to strengthen New Zealand's lineup as they prepare to face England. The Test series is anticipated to begin shortly.
- •Santner suffered a grade-three shoulder injury during the IPL.
- •He was previously ruled out for the Tests against Ireland and England.
- •New Zealand faces England in an upcoming Test series.
- •Santner's return follows about a month of rehabilitation.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — MI player who left IPL due to injury joins national team's Test squad; set to play against England
"New Zealand have received a boost ahead of their Test series against England with the return of Mitchell Santner, who has recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered during the IPL while playing for Mumbai Indians. Santner had initially been ruled out of both the one-off Test against Ireland and the opening Test against England after scans revealed a grade-three shoulder injury that required around a month of rehabilitation.
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