(Corrects start of series against England to Sunday, from Monday, in first paragraph)

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has said he hopes to continue playing until the 2027 World Cup as he prepares to make his return for his country in the three-match one-day international series against England, which starts on Sunday.

The 35-year-old has not featured for New Zealand since the Champions Trophy final defeat at the hands of India in March but will feature in the team that faces the tourists at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

"Not (looking) too far ahead," Williamson said when asked about his plans beyond the upcoming season. "At the back of my mind, there's probably the ODI World Cup. There's always other things. Test cricket is pretty dear to me as well.

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