The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours compete to shape the narrative after India strikes inside Pakistan.
Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain is in Muridke, Pakistan – one of the sites struck by an Indian missile barrage.
The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.
Alexander Dobrindt says exceptions would be made for 'vulnerable groups', including pregnant women and children.