PAK captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and has elected to bowl in their Group A opening match against New Zealand, to be played at the National Stadium, Karachi

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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps on the eve of the tournament opener against hosts Pakistan.

Haris Rauf is back in the Pakistan lineup as the hosts win the toss and opt to field first. New Zealand have brought back Matt Henry into the side for Jacob Duffy. Rauf is returning after missing the most of the tri-series.

New Zealand has had another setback ahead of the International Cricket Council's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, losing fast bowler Lockie Ferguson to a foot injury. Ferguson was injured in a warm-up match against Afghanistan on Sunday.

New Zealand star Kyle Jamieson set to miss the Champions Trophy opener clash against Pakistan which will take place on February 19 at National Stadium in Karachi.

New Zealand were dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan when pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson was ruled out with a foot injury. Ferguson, who took part in the recently concluded ILT20 tournament held in the UAE,