{"id":523894,"date":"2026-01-05T02:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=523894"},"modified":"2026-01-05T02:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:03:23","slug":"psl-to-usher-in-a-new-era-as-global-franchise-league-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/psl-to-usher-in-a-new-era-as-global-franchise-league-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL to usher in a new era as global franchise league in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LAHORE<br \/>\nAs the Pakistan Super League (PSL) enters second decade of its existence, it looks ahead with confidence, ready to reach new destinations while continuing to deliver cricket of an excellent and distinctive standard.<br \/>\nWith the first decade coming to a close, it now prepares to enter a new phase of growth. 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