Reuters
NEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - India's cricket board said it had suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament on Friday as fighting escalated with neighbouring Pakistan, halting play in the sport's richest tournament two weeks before the end of the season.
Board members were particularly concerned about the safety of players and whether it was appropriate for such events to take place during the conflict, a source with direct knowledge of the decision told Reuters.
"The idea is very clear - it is not appropriate at this time to continue IPL," said the source, who asked not to be named.