One of the most popular sports in the world is affected by the conflict between India and Pakistan: “Our priority is safety”

The complicated relationship between India and Pakistan, countries that have fought several times over the last decades, has worsened in recent weeks and, during this period, leaders of other countries make consistent efforts to calm the situation.

The conflict between India and Pakistan laid the Indian cricket championship

This week, India bombarded Pakistan, arguing that he had targeted headquarters and camps of militant groups, who committed a terrorist attack in Kashmirin April. According to official statements, the Pakistani claim that the argument of the neighboring country is not valid and that it has only targeted civilians.

On Thursday, May 8, it was Pakistan's turn to send drones and rockets on the territory of India, Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. According to The Guardian, the Indian army rejected the attacks and intercepted eight projectiles.

In this context of an increasingly strong conflict, sport has to suffer, and The Indian Cricket (IPL) League was suspended for a week.

“The future updates on the new program and the locations of the tournament will be announced in the shortest time, after a large assessment of the situation and consultation with the interested authorities and parties,” said IPL, in a statement.

Cricket is the most popular sport in India/photo: Getty Images

British press informs that matches could be moved to South Africa as it happened in 2009 when there were elections in India. Another variant would have been the United Arab Emirates, but the country in the United Arab Emirates has already offered to host the last stages of the Pakistani Cricket League (PSL).

“At this moment, our priority is the safety of all players, fans and those involved,” said Rajeev Shukla on Thursday, May 8, vice -president of the Indian Cricket Administration Council.