New Zealand pace bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury. Jacob Duffy will replace Sears for the eight-nation tournament. Sears suffered a minor tear in his left hamstring during training in Karachi and would have only been available for the final group match against India. Head coach Gary Stead expressed sympathy for Sears and emphasized the need for a fully fit replacement for the short tournament. Duffy, who has shown his capabilities in recent series, was selected as Sears’ replacement. New Zealand’s campaign begins with a match against Pakistan on February 19, followed by games against Bangladesh and India. The team is confident in Duffy’s readiness and experience for the upcoming tournament. © Cricbuzz
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