Screens at the Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, show Buddhists gathering remotely on Zoom to mark Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. Reuters

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Indoor Cricket World Cup Dubai 2017

Venue Insportz, Dubai; Admission Free

Day 1 fixtures (Saturday)

Men 1.45pm, Malaysia v Australia (Court 1); Singapore v India (Court 2); UAE v New Zealand (Court 3); South Africa v Sri Lanka (Court 4)

Women Noon, New Zealand v South Africa (Court 3); England v UAE (Court 4); 5.15pm, Australia v UAE (Court 3); England v New Zealand (Court 4)

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