Sports Bulletin on January 28: IPL 2025 to start on March 21, Trisha Gongadi creates history at U19 Women's World Cup 2025

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In today's sports bulletin (January 28), we bring you major updates from cricket, football, athletics, and the upcoming IPL season.

Trisha Gongadi made history with her record-breaking century at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, while the 2025 IPL season is set to start in March. Read on for more exciting stories.

Gongadi Trisha Creates History With First Century in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup as India Crush Scotland

Gongadi Trisha became the first player in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup history to score a century, smashing an unbeaten 110 off 59 balls. Supported by Kamalini G (51) and Sanika Chalke (29*), Trisha powered India to a dominant 208/1. In response, Scotland folded for just 58, with Ayushi Shukla (4/8) and Trisha (3/6) excelling with the ball. Elsewhere, Bangladesh defeated West Indies by 10 wickets, chasing a modest 54, while rain abandoned the South Africa-USA match. South Africa advanced to the semifinals, while the USA earned a point.

IPL 2025 to Begin on March 21; Dharamshala Likely to Host More Matches

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 21, as confirmed by IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. While the full schedule is yet to be finalized, the playoffs are expected to take place in Hyderabad and Kolkata. Dharamshala Cricket Stadium is likely to host 2-3 matches, highlighting efforts to expand IPL’s reach to diverse venues. The season will retain its popular format and rules, including the Impact Player regulation.

Virat Kohli to Return to Ranji Trophy After 12 Years, DDCA Prepares for Huge Fan Turnout

Virat Kohli is set to play in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi after a 12-year hiatus, starting January 30 against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed Kohli's participation under Ayush Badoni’s captaincy. The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) anticipates a crowd of 10,000 fans and has enhanced security measures, opening three gates for free entry. Kohli’s return has created a buzz among teammates and spectators alike, though Rishabh Pant will miss the match due to workload management.

Virat Kohli Declines Delhi Captaincy on Ranji Return, Supports Ayush Badoni

Virat Kohli, set to return to domestic cricket after a long hiatus, declined an offer from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to captain the Ranji team, backing young Ayush Badoni to continue leading. Kohli joined the Delhi squad for practice at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, preparing for their match against Railways on January 30. His participation aligns with BCCI's push for international stars to feature in domestic cricket. Kohli, who boasts 11,479 first-class runs, has been training under former coach Sanjay Bangar ahead of the much-anticipated clash.

Amelia Kerr Named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, Joins Elite Club

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr won the prestigious ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for 2024, claiming the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. Kerr delivered an extraordinary year, highlighted by her performances in the Women’s T20 World Cup, where she led New Zealand to their maiden title. With 15 wickets at an economy of 4.85 and 135 runs in the tournament, Kerr was also named Player of the Tournament. She joins an elite group of past winners, including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ellyse Perry, and Smriti Mandhana.

Neymar Leaves Al-Hilal by Mutual Agreement After Injury-Hit Stint

Brazilian football star Neymar has mutually parted ways with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal after joining in August 2023 for a reported €90 million transfer fee. Neymar’s time at the club was marred by injuries, limiting him to just seven appearances, where he scored one goal and provided three assists. After suffering a knee injury during Brazil's World Cup qualifier in October 2023, Neymar struggled to regain form. Reports suggest he may return to his boyhood club Santos, where his professional career began in 2009.

Jyothi Yarraji Sets National Record in 60m Hurdles Gold at Elite Indoor Meeting

Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji clinched gold in the 60m hurdles at the Elite Indoor Meeting in Nantes, France, clocking a national record time of 8.04 seconds. The 25-year-old broke her previous record of 8.12 seconds twice in one day, timing 8.07 seconds in the heats and bettering it in the final. Despite the achievement, her time fell short of the 7.94-second qualifying mark for the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Meanwhile, Tejas Shirse secured bronze in the men's 60m hurdles with a 7.68-second finish, following his national record of 7.65 seconds set earlier this season.