Sports News Today: Shubman Gill's birthday, Japan's squad announcement, David Warner's captaincy appointment

Japan`s cricket team, Shubman Gill, David Warner (Pic: File Pic)

Team India's ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill celebrated his 27th birthday on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Japan has announced the squad for the historic T20I match against Team India. The clash is scheduled to be played on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground.

Sports News Today:

Shubman Gill's 27th birthday

Indian Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill has turned 27th on Tuesday, reaching another milestone in a journey that has seen him transition from a young talent into India's Test and ODI captain.

US Open: Elena Rybakina defeats Naomi Osaka

Elena Rybakina swept past Naomi Osaka at the US Open, moving within a single victory of capturing the top spot in women's tennis. Rybakina dispatched Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in a highly anticipated clash of former Grand Slam winners. Should Rybakina advance to the semifinals in Flushing Meadows, she will officially overtake Aryna Sabalenka at the summit of the WTA rankings.

Cricket Australia opens BBL to private investment

Cricket Australia has given its green light to a 'self-determination' privatisation model for the Big Bash League, putting the Melbourne Renegades up for a full 100 per cent stake sale. The governing body announced on Tuesday that it will officially invite bids from private investors to acquire the franchise.

Japan's squad for the historic T20I clash against Team India

Japan is set to lock horns with Team India in a historic T20I clash on September 22. The match is scheduled to be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming has been named as the captain of the Japanese team. The squad consists of the players who will feature in the Asian Games. The continental tournament is scheduled to kick off two days after the clash against Team India, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

David Warner's captaincy appointment for the Australia Champions

David Warner was on Tuesday named captain of the Australia Champions team, now owned by Ricky Ponting, for the third season of the World Championship of Legends. Warner was named as the latest marquee addition to the squad in an event.

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