The Harare Sports Club, one of the oldest cricket venues in the world, faced a concerning situation as a significant fire broke out on its premises. The venue is currently being used for the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers tournament where teams are competing for two coveted spots in the prestigious tournament. Here is the current situation and reported details regarding the incident:
- The fire occurred at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
- The response team acted promptly, preventing any significant damage from taking place.
- The fire erupted near the ground, but the exact extent of the damage has not been specified.
- The ICC (International Cricket Council) and Zimbabwe Cricket conducted an inspection of the playing conditions and declared the ground fit for further use in the tournament.
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- The fire became visible after Zimbabwe’s impressive 6-wicket victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday. It originated from the thatched roofing of the castle corner.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Please note that the available information is based on the reported details until now, and further updates may provide additional information about the incident.
