{
  "id": 12906856,
  "title": "PSL to clash with IPL: PCB locks dates; BCCI also eyes early-March start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/psl-to-clash-with-ipl-pcb-locks-dates-bcci-also-eyes-early-march-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/psl-2027-to-clash-with-ipl-again-as-pcb-locks-dates-bcci-also-eyes-early-march-start/articleshow/134794371.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 12 is scheduled from March 18 to May 2, 2027, aligning with IPL 2027. The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed this timeline while maintaining the eight-team format. Notably, last season saw overseas players opted out in favor of IPL contracts, impacting the league's dynamics. In a fresh approach, this season will implement a player auction, enhancing fan…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}