ODI World Cup 2023: Headache For BCCI As Fire Breaks Out In Eden Gardens' Dressing Room

ODI World Cup 2023: Fire breaks out at Eden Gardens ahead of the marquee tournament.

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With the ODI World Cup 2023 set to take place in a couple of months in India, a fire broke out at the Eden Gardens Kolkata on Wednesday night. The incident took place during the renovations in preparation for the major ICC tournament, set to begin on October 5.

The staff was quick to notice the fire and after immediate call for help, the fire department team was quick to dispatch a pair of engines to control the situation from causing mayhem. (India Vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Tickets For Blockbuster Clash To Be Available From THIS Date, Here’s How To Book Them)

As per reports, the fire started off from the false ceiling of the changing area where the cricketers' equipment were stored. The players' kits were damaged but nothing was severe.

The sudden fire incident has raised a lot of doubts with just two months until the 2023 World Cup. Remodeling is already in progress with a goal to finish the new project as soon as possible. The new infrastructure is expected to be finished by September 15.

ICC Representatives Checkup

Firefighting was given a lot of thought during the renovation of Eden Gardens. A fire permit is required for every match. This problem has also been taken into account in the World Cup planning. The joint inspection team from the ICC and board has also been informed on what should be done in the event of a fire here. Also described were the measures that needed to be taken. A new cricketer's dressing room is being built at Eden Gardens.

The task required the establishment of temporary links. According to the administration of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), there is currently no CCTV link in the stadiums.