India, May 9 -- The Indian Premier League or IPL has been suspended indefinitely amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, prompting a wave of solidarity from franchises and cricketing figures, who have unequivocally backed India's armed forces.

The decision to pause the world's richest cricket tournament came after a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abruptly abandoned in Dharamsala, just hours after explosions were reported in nearby Jammu.

The match was stopped after 10.1 overs due to what was officially described as a floodlight failure, but heightened security concerns led to the evacuation of the stadium and withdrawal of players.

With tensions flaring on the border, IPL organisers moved to put the t...