![Kane Williamson and Sri Lankan team [Source: @BLACKCAPS, @ICC/x]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1739199774076_kane_williamson.jpg?type=mq)
Kane Williamson and Sri Lankan team [Source: @BLACKCAPS, @ICC/x]
New Zealand qualified for the finals of the Pakistan tri-series by securing a huge win over South Africa. The PCB unveiled a major fitness update regarding fast bowler Haris Rauf. In India, senior batters Ajinkya Rahane and Suryakumar Yadav put up a batting exhibition for Mumbai in the high-octane Ranji Trophy quarterfinals against Haryana.
Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Monday, February 10.
Williamson Deters Breetzke’s Debut 150 As NZ Qualify For Finals
New Zealand qualified for the finals of the 2025 Pakistan tri-series by consigning South Africa to a six-wicket defeat at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After Matthew Breetzke hammered down a record-breaking 150 on his ODI debut, Wiaan Mulder’s swift 60-ball 64 catapulted South Africa’s scoring rate to reach 304-6 from 50 overs. In response, opening batter Devon Conway compiled 97 runs off 107 balls and shared a match-defining 187-run partnership with centurion and senior teammate Kane Williamson.
Williamson remained unbeaten at 133* from 113 balls with 13 boundaries and two sixes as New Zealand completed the chase in just 48.4 overs.
PCB Refuse To Make Squad Changes For CT 2025: Reports
Amidst numerous calls from fans to make certain changes to Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly refusing to make any change to its 15-player line-up, in spite of the approaching ICC deadline of February 11. Ever since the PCB announced Pakistan’s squad last month, several fans have complained over the presence of just one specialist opener in the team in the form of Fakhar Zaman. Moreover, fans also criticised over the selection of only one specialist spinner, while numerous cricket experts have expressed their disappointments over the selection of all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.
Haris Rauf Fit To Play Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is all set to make his return to the team in time for their opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand on February 19. The speedster suffered a mild strain in the lower part of his chest during Pakistan’s tri-series opener against the ‘Black Caps’, prompting him to walk off the field without completing his 10-over spell.
However, as per the PCB press release, the team management will not be including Haris Rauf in Pakistan’s playing XI for their upcoming tri-series match against South Africa as a “precautionary measure”.
SLC Announce Squad For Australia ODIs
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced Sri Lanka’s 16-player squad for their upcoming two-match ODI series against the visiting Australian team. Batting all-rounder Charith Asalanka is set to continue as national captain, and he will be accompanied by fellow senior pros and ODI stars like Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka’s matches against Australia will be hosted by the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 12 and February 14.
SKY, Shardul And Rahane Knock Selection Doors With Prolific Ranji Day
Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane carted 88 unbeaten runs from 142 balls against Haryana on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarterfinal bout in Kolkata. Suryakumar Yadav at number five also punched out a swift 70 off 86 balls as Mumbai’s lead extended to 292 runs by stumps.
After scoring 315 runs in the first innings, Mumbai secured a 14-run lead over Haryana, with tearaway fast bowler Shardul Thakur picking up six wickets at an expense of just 58 runs. With a prolific Ranji Trophy day in the bag, each of the three seasoned Mumbai cricketers once again opened up doors for a potential return into India’s Test team before the upcoming tour of England.
 "Aakash Saini")
