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. Sears suffered the injury in training in Karachi.

Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan's 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

New Zealand's Kane Williamson reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan Wednesday,

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Feb. 19 Karachi Pakistan vs. New Zealand, 0900 GMT Thursday, Feb, 20 Dubai Afghanistan vs.

Just as the match was about to get underway, New Zealand batter Devon Conway and the crowd in Karachi were left scared following a 'loud noise' erupted.