In the past, cricket helped bring the two countries closer. But separating the growing political tensions from the sport has became almost impossible.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended with immediate effect for one week; the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been postponed; there are 10 English players involved in the IPL,

The Indian Premier League was suspended for one week on Friday while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining matches in the wake of the ongoing conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.