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England practice session at Edgbaston disrupted by kitchen fire

England will take on New Zealand at Edgbaston on Tuesday
Image: England will take on New Zealand at Edgbaston on Tuesday

England's preparations for their opening one-day international against New Zealand were briefly interrupted by a kitchen fire at Edgbaston.

Eoin Morgan's men play the World Cup runners-up in the first Royal London Series match but they were part of an evacuation after a fire broke out at the stadium.

Two fire engines were called out and the blaze has now been put out. There has been no confirmation of the cause for the fire or whether there were any injuries.

But the incident will have no effect on Tuesday's game, which will be broadcast on Sky Sports 2.

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Dean Wilson of the Daily Mirror believes the key to England performing well in the ODI's against New Zealand is power hitting from players like Alex Hales

Warwickshire County Cricket Club said in a tweet from their official account: "West Midlands Fire Service have dealt with a small kitchen fire on-site. No impact on tomorrow's game + thanks to everyone for your patience."

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