The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to abruptly end the National Women's Championship here on Monday after five players had a close shave following a fire incident in the team hotel. The PCB had booked an entire floor for the five competing sides and team officials.

A source said that when the fire broke out, barring five players, all the other cricketers and officials were at the National Stadium either for matches or net sessions. "Five players were in their rooms when the fire broke out. It has caused damage to some property of the players and officials," he said.