{
  "id": 688559,
  "title": "Pakistan players 'more focused on earning money': Ex-chief selector claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-players-more-focused-on-earning-money-ex-chief-selector",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:40:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pakistan-players-more-focused-on-earning-money-former-chief-selector-makes-huge-claim/articleshow/133187760.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former Pakistan spinner Iqbal Qasim criticised young cricketers for prioritising money and league contracts over improving skills and game awareness. He also questioned selectors’ lack of vision and warned against interference in cricket administration. Recalling his playing days, Qasim highlighted the importance of independent preparation, discipline and representing Pakistan, saying financial…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pakistan players 'more focused on earning money': Former chief selector makes huge claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-players-more-focused-on-earning-money-former-chief-selector",
        "published": "2026-08-12T22:10:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}