{
  "id": 8894209,
  "title": "PCB introduces first-ever central contracts for U19 players",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pcb-introduces-first-ever-central-contracts-for-u19-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:42:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1556119/pcb-introduces-first-ever-central-contracts-for-u19-players/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded central contracts to Under-19 players for the first time. The move aims to recognise young cricketers and support their development. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision after meeting the Pakistan U19 squad in Lahore. The announcement followed Pakistan’s impressive tour of England, where the young team won […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}