A hamstring tear has forced out fast bowler Ben Sears from this month's Champions Trophy, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday, while all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has eased back into training after being struck in the face by the ball in a fielding mishap.

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,

Rachin Ravindra ruled out of tri-series final versus Pakistan with head injury (Photo Source: Fancode) Rachin Ravindra will miss the between New Zealand and Pakistan, which is set to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday,

New Zealand said Rachin Ravindra was recovering well after taking a ball full in the face during a warm-up match for the Champions Trophy against Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead gives an update on the injury concerns of key players Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.