This aerial picture shows the newly built floating solar power plant on the water that can generate 192 mega watts of peak electricity in cooperation between the Indonesian government and Masdar from the UAE, at Cirata Reservoir, West Java, on November 9, 2023, shortly before being inaugurated by President Joko Widodo. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
This aerial picture shows the newly built floating solar power plant on the water that can generate 192 mega watts of peak electricity in cooperation between the Indonesian government and Masdar from the UAE, at Cirata Reservoir, West Java, on November 9, 2023, shortly before being inaugurated by President Joko Widodo. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
A soldier of the Staffordshire Regiment and his dog attend the 95th year of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London. AP
A soldier of the Staffordshire Regiment and his dog attend the 95th year of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London. AP
Thai Buddhist monks line up for morning alms in Bangkok. EPA
Thai Buddhist monks line up for morning alms in Bangkok. EPA
A woman collects Makhmali flowers, an auspicious symbol for the Diwali festival, near Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
A woman collects Makhmali flowers, an auspicious symbol for the Diwali festival, near Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
Boats make the turn at the Key West Offshore World Championship in Florida. AP
Boats make the turn at the Key West Offshore World Championship in Florida. AP
Students carry balloons as part of independence day celebrations in Phnom Penh, as Cambodia marks 70 years of independence from France. AFP
Students carry balloons as part of independence day celebrations in Phnom Penh, as Cambodia marks 70 years of independence from France. AFP
Indian Border Security Force recruits cheer during a passing-out parade in Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar. AFP
Indian Border Security Force recruits cheer during a passing-out parade in Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar. AFP
Russia's President Vladimir Putin inspects a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan. AFP
Russia's President Vladimir Putin inspects a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan. AFP
The Taj Mahal is silhouetted in heavy smog as the sun rises in Agra. AFP
The Taj Mahal is silhouetted in heavy smog as the sun rises in Agra. AFP

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Today's best photos: From a floating power plant to the Taj Mahal

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November 09, 2023

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Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

Updated: November 09, 2023, 12:29 PM`