India, May 9 -- In a dramatic move reflecting the gravity of the current geopolitical crisis, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended indefinitely on Friday as tensions between India and Pakistan reached a boiling point. The decision came a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abruptly called off following air raid alerts in nearby cities, including Jammu and Pathankot.

"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a senior BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension. The tournament, originally scheduled to conclude with the final in Kolkata on May 25, has been left hanging with 12 league matches and four knockout games still to be played.

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