New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates with a hamstring tear.

New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra’s injury concern looms ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 as the New Zealand head coach Gary Stead provided an important update on his fitness ahead of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan on Friday,

Black Caps fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a hamstring injury. Sears felt some pain in his left hamstring at training in Karachi on Wednesday and a subsequent scan revealed a minor tear that would require at least two weeks’ rehabilitation.

Pakistan Shaheens will face Afghanistan in the first warm-up match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Friday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the PAK Vs AFG cricket

Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in the ODI tri-series final ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While New Zealand entered the final by claiming victories in both their matches, Pakistan staged a historic win over South Africa in Karachi to secure their place in the final.