{
  "id": 16160997,
  "title": "PCB opens direct signings window for PSL teams, announces pre-season roadmap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/pcb-opens-direct-signings-window-for-psl-teams-announces-pre-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:45:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2039227/pcb-opens-direct-signings-window-for-psl-teams-announces-pre-season-roadmap"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signings window for all eight HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises and unveiled the pre-season roadmap for the 12th edition of the tournament, which will be held from March 18 to May 2 next year. The player-movement cycle has begun with immediate effect, with the Player Auction scheduled for Jan 23 next year. HBL PSL 12 will…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}