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.

Right-arm speedster Jacob Duffy has been announced as Sears’ replacement for the ICC Champions Trophy. Duffy has so far played ten ODIs, picking up 18 wickets at an average of 26. He was part of the New Zealand squad earlier this year against Sri Lanka, where he took four wickets in two appearances in the series.

Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a hamstring injury. Sears, who was also part of New Zealand's squad for the tri-series in Pakistan, felt pain in his left hamstring at the team's training session in Karachi on Wednesday.

New Zealand's injury crisis deepend as fast bowler Ben Sears was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand already have injury concerns with other players.

New Zealand Cricket were hit with another roadblock ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 as pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named Jacob Duffy as Sears’ replacement. Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury, a significant setback for New Zealand. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named Jacob Duffy as Sears’ replacement.

New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury. Jacob Duffy will replace him. Head coach Gary Stead highlighted Sears' potential and expressed confidence in Duffy's readiness for the tournament.