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"She is now in a better place. Not being at the funeral is due to the terrible times we are in now. Once conditions allow it, we will hold a wonderful memorial service," he said. Germany has introduced strict travel restrictions from countries such as the United Kingdom which have been hit by a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus.

"It's a massive feat to be included among a list of such names. When you start playing you don't ever think you will be on such a list and have such statistics," Rabada was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

"Wimbledon holds a rich tradition and is the most prestigious tennis event of the year. Star India and the AELTC have been partners in the Indian market for over a decade and we are delighted to extend our association for the next three years," said Sanjog Gupta, Head - Sports, Star India in a statement on Friday.

Yet that is the case with the annual tournament in San Diego, set for January 28 to 31. This PGA TOUR stop -- where Marc Leishman of Australia arrives as defending champion -- never struggles to attract a stellar field, but this year the star power is even more excessive and the stage, Torrey Pines' South Course, is a big reason why.

Jackson Tuwei, president of Athletics Kenya (AK), said Kenya, buoyed by the success of hosting the World Under-18 World Athletics Championships in 2017 in Nairobi, has shown its intention of placing a bid for the senior version of the athletics championships and will also be hosting the postponed World Under-20, from August 17-22 in Nairobi as stepping stone to the senior event.

Kohli's decision was met with polarised responses from the cricket community and by Indian cricket fans on social media when it was first made public before the start of the series. India's dismal performance in the first Test in Adelaide, where they lost by eight wickets after being shot out for their lowest ever score of 36, added further fuel to the negative opinions.

"When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path. Like you, I know what it's like to love wearing the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better than the place we feel at home," Pele said in an Instagram post.