Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are set to be released early from New Zealand's squad

 Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are set to be released early from New Zealand's squad to compete in the upcoming Indian Premier League 

This Friday, four cricketers - Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders), Devon Conway, and Mitchell Santner (both Chennai Super Kings) - will be released after the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, allowing them to join their respective IPL franchises early. Get the latest updates on the quartet's release and their IPL teams here.

Four New Zealand cricket players, including captain Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, have been granted permission by the New Zealand Cricket Board to join their respective Indian Premier League teams without having to participate in their upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. Get the latest on the Kiwi players headed for the IPL!