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			<title><![CDATA[PSL committee dismisses Fakhar Zaman's plea challenging two-match ban]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407757-psl-committee-dismisses-fakhar-zamans-plea-challenging-two-match-ban]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during their PSL 11 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 26, 2026. &mdash; PSLLahore Qalandars opening batter Fakhar Zaman's appeal against a two-match suspension was turned down by the Pakistan Super League ...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Karachi Kings outclass RawalPindiz with Azam, Warner heroics]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407750-psl-11-karachi-kings-win-toss-elect-to-bowl-first-against-rawalpindiz]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:39:25 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Karachi Kings' Azam Khan plays a shot during the PSL 11 match against RawalPindiz at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 2, 2026. &mdash; PSLAzam Khan and skipper David Warner starred in Karachi Kings' five-wicket win over RawalPindiz in the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League  11 at...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Islamabad United defeat Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets in PSL 11 clash]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407748-psl-quetta-choose-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Islamabad United's Sameer Minhas  and Shadab Khan  shake hands with Quetta Gladiators' Abrar Ahmed after winning the match of Pakistan Super League 11 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on April 2, 2026. PSLIslamabad United outclassed Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets, with Sameer Minhas and Shadab...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Farhan's ton helps Multan Sultans beat Hyderabad Kingsmen]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407581-hyderabad-kingsmen-win-toss-decide-to-bat-against-multan-sultans-in-psl-11-encounter]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Multan Sultans' Sahibzada Farhan celebrates after completing his century during the Pakistan Super League 11's eighth match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on April 1, 2026. &mdash; PSLMultan Sultans chased down 226 as Sahibzada Farhan struck a match-winning century against...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman 'contests' two-match ban in ball-tampering case]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407580-psl-11-fakhar-zaman-contests-two-match-ban-in-ball-tampering-case]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars&rsquo; captain Shaheen Shah Afridi  speaks with teammate Fakhar Zaman during the Pakistan Super League match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore, March 29, 2026. &mdash; AFPLAHORE: Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has filed an...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA['Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, says Fifa's Infantino]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407565-iran-will-be-at-world-cup-and-play-in-us-says-fifas-infantino]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407565-iran-will-be-at-world-cup-and-play-in-us-says-fifas-infantino]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Iran players pose for a team group photo before the friendly match against Costa Rica at Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkiye, March 31, 2026. &mdash; Reuters Fifa president Gianni Infantino told AFP that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi clash abandoned due to rain]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407392-psl-11-rain-forces-delay-of-toss-between-islamabad-united-peshawar-zalmi]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ground staff carry covers onto the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, as heavy rain approaches, March 31, 2026. &mdash; X/@IsbUnitedThe Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi encounter in PSL 11 was called off without a ball being bowled due to severe flooding at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium following...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman gets two-match ban for 'ball tampering']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407390-psl-11-fakhar-zaman-gets-two-match-ban-for-ball-tampering]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:12 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during their PSL 11 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 26, 2026. &mdash; PSLThe Pakistan Cricket Board  has suspended Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman for two Pakistan Super League  games over ball-tampering...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PCB 'bars' players from posting on social media without approval]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407389-pcb-bars-players-from-posting-on-social-media-without-approval]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407389-pcb-bars-players-from-posting-on-social-media-without-approval]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan's Naseem Shah  celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket against during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at National Stadium Karachi on February 19, 2025. &mdash; ReutersLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board  has cautioned centrally contracted players against sharing content on social...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shaheen Afridi penalised Rs1m by Lahore Qalandars over security breach]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407218-shaheen-afridi-penalised-rs1m-by-lahore-qalandars-over-security-breach]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:04:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407218-shaheen-afridi-penalised-rs1m-by-lahore-qalandars-over-security-breach]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi  celebrates taking a wicket during their PSL 11 match against Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 29, 2026. &mdash; PSLLahore Qalandars penalised skipper Shaheen Afridi Rs1 million after a security breach at the team hotel involving...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PCB fines Naseem Shah Rs20m over central contract breach]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407215-pcb-fines-naseem-shah-rs20m-over-central-contract-breach]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:04:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407215-pcb-fines-naseem-shah-rs20m-over-central-contract-breach]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Naseem Shah attends a practice session on the eve of ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Netherlands, at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on February 6, 2026. &ndash; ICCLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board  disciplinary committee on Monday fined fast bowler Naseem Shah Rs20 million for...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fakhar charged after ball-tampering controversy in Qalandars defeat]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407206-fakhar-charged-after-ball-tampering-controversy-in-qalandars-defeat]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars' captain Shaheen Shah Afridi  speaks with teammate Fakhar Zaman  during the Pakistan Super League  T20 match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on March 29, 2026. &mdash; AFP Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Afridi reacts to ball tampering penalty, calls for discussion after thrilling PSL win]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407168-afridi-reacts-to-ball-tampering-penalty-calls-for-discussion-after-thrilling-psl-win]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:09:22 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407168-afridi-reacts-to-ball-tampering-penalty-calls-for-discussion-after-thrilling-psl-win]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi heads onto the field during a PSL match. &mdash; PCB/FileLahore Qalandars captain Afridi defended himself on Sunday, saying he was oblivious to any change in the ball&rsquo;s condition that drew a five-run penalty in the PSL 11 fixture against Karachi...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Karachi Kings beat Lahore Qalandars in low-scoring thriller]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407029-psl-11-lahore-qalandars-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-karachi-kings]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407029-psl-11-lahore-qalandars-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-karachi-kings]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Karachi Kings' Muhammad Waseem  and Moeen Ali running between wickets during the Pakistan Super League 11 match against Lahore Qalandars at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 29, 2026. &mdash; PSLKarachi Kings clinched a four-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in a low-scoring Pakistan Super...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Quetta Gladiators clinch first win after beating Hyderabad Kingsmen]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407020-psl-11-quetta-gladiators-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-hyderabad-kingsmen]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:06:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1407020-psl-11-quetta-gladiators-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-hyderabad-kingsmen]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Quetta Gladiators players celebrate a wicket in their Pakistan Super League 11 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 29, 2026. &mdash; PSLSaud Shakeel-led Quetta Gladiators defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 40 runs, powered by Abrar Ahmed and Ahmed Daniyal's fiery...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Multan Sultans clinch five-wicket win over Islamabad United]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406865-psl-11-multan-sultans-elect-to-bowl-first-against-islamabad-united]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406865-psl-11-multan-sultans-elect-to-bowl-first-against-islamabad-united]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Multan Sultans batter Josh Philippe celebrates his half-century during their PSL 11 match against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 28, 2026. &mdash; X/@MultanSultansA half-century from Josh Philippe guided Multan Sultans to a five-wicket win over Islamabad United in the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Peshawar Zalmi begin PSL 11 campaign with win over RawalPindiz]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406833-psl-11-rawalpindiz-decide-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-peshawar-zalmi]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406833-psl-11-rawalpindiz-decide-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss-against-peshawar-zalmi]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam plays a shot during their Pakistan Super League  11 match against Rawalpindiz at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. &mdash; X/@PeshawarZalmiPeshawar Zalmi beat RawalPindiz by five wickets to kick-start their campaign in the ongoing Pakistan Super League  11 on a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL owners call for spectators' return, say empty stadiums 'damaging']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406832-psl-owners-call-for-spectators-return-say-empty-stadiums-damaging]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406832-psl-owners-call-for-spectators-return-say-empty-stadiums-damaging]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Cricket fans watch PSL 10 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on April 19, 2025. &mdash; X/@thePSLt20Pakistan Super League  franchise owners have called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow spectators, arguing that empty stadiums are...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11: Hasan Ali stars as Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406607-quetta-gladiators-choose-to-field-first-in-psl-xi-clash-vs-karachi-kings]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406607-quetta-gladiators-choose-to-field-first-in-psl-xi-clash-vs-karachi-kings]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Karachi Kings' Hasan Ali  celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during their PSL 11 match against Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 27, 2026. &mdash; PSLMoeen Ali's late surge and Hasan Ali's four-for steered Karachi Kings past Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs in their...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406422-olympic-womens-sport-to-be-limited-to-biological-females]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:19:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406422-olympic-womens-sport-to-be-limited-to-biological-females]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[IOC President Kirsty Coventry addresses an event. &mdash; AFP/File LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee  said on Thursday it was re-introducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing.The screening...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars ease past Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 11 opener]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406420-win-toss-opt-to-bat-first-against-in-psl-11-opener]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406420-win-toss-opt-to-bat-first-against-in-psl-11-opener]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars players celebrate after claiming a wicket during the Pakistan Super League 11 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 26, 2026. &mdash; PSLLahore Qalandars began their title defence with a 69-run victory against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11:  Ticket refund process to begin from March 30]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406233-psl-11-ticket-refund-process-to-begin-from-march-30]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406233-psl-11-ticket-refund-process-to-begin-from-march-30]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Cricket fans watch PSL 10 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on April 19, 2025. &mdash; X/@thePSLt20The refund process for tickets of the Pakistan Super League  Season 11 will start on March 30, tournament organisers announced on...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duckett pulls out of IPL to focus on England career, risks two-season ban]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1406019-duckett-pulls-out-of-ipl-to-focus-on-england-career-risks-two-season-ban]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[England's Ben Duckett in action during second ODI against South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on September 4, 2025. &mdash; Reuters England opener Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League  four days before the start of the tournament to focus on his international...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[VIDEO: PSL 11 releases vibrant anthem 'Khelenge Beat Pe']]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[This collage features Pakistan's top singers Atif Aslam  and Aima Baig in the official PSL 11 anthem. &mdash; Screengrab via YouTube/@PakistanSuperLeagueOfficialThe Pakistan Super League  launched its PSL 11 anthem "Khelenge Beat Pe", reflecting the decade-old tournament's growth and ambitions...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PCB releases revised schedule for PSL 11]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz in action during match against Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League season 10 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3, 2025. &mdash; PCBLAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday unveiled a revised Pakistan Super League  11 schedule after deciding to hold...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[South Africa beat New Zealand by nine runs in fourth T20I]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[South Africa players celebrate their win in the fourth Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington on March 22, 2026. &mdash; AFPWELLINGTON: South Africa on Sunday beat New Zealand by nine runs in a thrilling fourth Twenty20 international to level the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[No spectators for PSL 11 matches as govt enforces austerity amid regional crisis]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:22:49 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board  Chairman Mohsin Naqvi  addressing a press conference in Lahore on March 22, 2026. &mdash; PCBPakistan Cricket Board  Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday said that the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League will go ahead as scheduled despite ongoing concerns but without...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[IPL falls behind rivals in global T20 league ranking]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1405478-ipl-falls-behind-rivals-in-global-t20-league-ranking]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:09:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rajat Patidar lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League, June 4, 2025. &mdash; ReutersThe Indian Premier League  was placed behind other competitions in the newest global T20 rankings despite its status as cricket's most...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1405437-messi-scores-900th-career-goal-but-miami-crash-out]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi  looks to pass the ball as Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek  closes in during the second half at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, March 18, 2026. &mdash; ReutersArgentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan, India placed in same pool for Hockey World Cup 2026]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan and Indian hockey team players are pictured during a match. &mdash; AFP/FileThe International Hockey Federation has unveiled the pools for the Men&rsquo;s Hockey World Cup 2026, which will be held in Belgium and Netherlands from August 15 to 30.According to the FIH, the pools of the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iran negotiating with Fifa to shift World Cup games to Mexico from US]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Iran players line up before the World CupAsian Qualifiers match agaisnt North Korea at Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran on June 10, 2025. &mdash; ReutersIran's football federation is in discussions with Fifa about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tickets for PSL 11 to go on sale online from Tuesday]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1404837-tickets-for-psl-11-to-go-on-sale-online-from-tuesday]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:44:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA['Infinity' trophy for PSL 11 pictured at the Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum in Karachi on March 12, 2026. &mdash; PSLThe Pakistan Cricket Board  announced on Monday that tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League  11 will be available online from March 17.According to the details, fans can...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sarfaraz Ahmed draws curtain on international cricket]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1404676-sarfaraz-ahmed-draws-curtain-on-international-cricket]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sarfraz Ahmed, Captain of Pakistan, poses with the trophy during the ICC Champions Trophy at Tower Bridge on June 19, 2017 in London, England. &mdash; ICC Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing the curtain on a career that...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bangladesh edge Pakistan by 11 runs to claim ODI series 2-1]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:48:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed  reacts after the dismissal of Pakistan's Salman Agha  during the third one-day international  cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 15, 2026. &mdash; AFPA narrow 11-run victory in the third ODI helped...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[More Iranian women footballers abandon Australian asylum, return home ]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Iranian women's football team players pose for a team group photo during AFC Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup at Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia on March 8, 2026. &mdash; ReutersThree of the five players from the Iranian women's soccer team, who had attempted to seek asylum earlier this week...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ICC reprimands Salman Ali Agha for breaching code of conduct]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1404511-icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha reacts after being dismissed during their second ODI against Bangladesh at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on March 13, 2026. &mdash; ICCThe International Cricket Council  on Saturday officially reprimanded Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha for...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Bizarre run-out sends Salman Agha back fuming in 2nd Bangladesh ODI]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1404331-video-bizarre-run-out-sends-salman-agha-back-fuming-in-2nd-bangladesh-odi]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz  attempts to run out while Salman Agha stands outside the crease during the second ODI match against Pakistan here at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 12, 2026. &mdash; Screengrab/X/@BCBtigersPakistan all-rounder Salman Ali...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1404308-second-odi-bangladesh-to-bowl-first-after-winning-toss-against-pakistan]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:54:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi  appeals during the second ODI against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, March 13, 2026. &mdash; AFPMaaz Sadaqat struck a blistering half-century and claimed 3/23 as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in the rain-hit second ODI of the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSL 11's 'infinity' trophy unveiled at Karachi stadium]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1403939-psl-11s-infinity-trophy-unveiled-at-karachi-stadium]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:43:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[This picture shows Infinity Trophy for Pakistan Super League 11. &mdash; Screengrab via Instagram/thepslFans got their first look at Pakistan Super League  11's new "Infinity" trophy as it was unveiled at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Wednesday.The marquee league shared the first look at the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bangladesh crush Pakistan by eight wickets in first ODI]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:01:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the first ODI match against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 11, 2026. &mdash; AFPDHAKA: An exceptional fifty from Tanzid Hasan, following a combined bowling display powered Bangladesh to an eight-wicket...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PCB unveils full match schedule for PSL 11]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1403773-pcb-unveils-full-match-schedule-for-psl-11]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:46:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Islamabad United's Jason Holder  celebrates with Colin Munro after dismissing Karachi Kings' Aamir Jamal  during their PSL 10 match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 20, 2025. &mdash; PCBThe Pakistan Cricket Board  on Tuesday announced the full fixtures for the 11th edition of the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1403769-india-team-to-pocket-14-million-for-t20-world-cup-win]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[India's Suryakumar Yadav lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India, March 8, 2026. &mdash; ReutersNEW DELHI: India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australia]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:47:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Iran's players pose for a team photo on Sunday at the AFC Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup, at Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia. &mdash; ReutersAustralia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players after they sought asylum, fearing persecution on their return home...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2026: Sahibzada Farhan named in ICC's Team of the Tournament]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1403601-t20-world-cup-2026-sahibzada-farhan-named-in-iccs-team-of-the-tournament]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:32:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan celebrates their century during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele Cricket Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. - ICCThe International Cricket Council  on Monday unveiled its T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona in 2023 'blocked' by club's president Laporta ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1403594-lionel-messis-return-to-barcelona-in-2023-blocked-by-clubs-president-laporta]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action during their Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on July 30, 2025. &mdash; ReutersBarcelona&rsquo;s former coach Xavi Hernandez said that the club&rsquo;s President Joan Laporta, halted Lionel Messi's return in 2023 to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[India clinch third T20 World Cup title with win over New Zealand]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Indian players celebrate on the podium with the trophy after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating New Zealand in the final. &mdash; ReutersIndia defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Zealand seek first World Cup as India eye T20 treble]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner and India's captain Suryakumar Yadav can be seen in this collage. &mdash; ICCAHMEDABAD: India's bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand's quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists step on...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[UFC Freedom 250: Justin Gaethje-Ilia Topuria fight to headline White House event]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A collage showing UFC fighters Justin Gaethje  and  Ilia Topuria. &mdash; Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: Mixed martial arts  fighters Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria will headline an Ultimate Fighting Championship event to be staged on the White House's South Lawn in June will be headlined by, the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after eight years]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan players celebrate qualifying for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after beating Japan in the semi-final of the Qualifiers at the SCA Hockey Stadium in Ismailia on March 6, 2026. &mdash; FIHFormer champions Pakistan have secured qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after edging...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agenda-driven fake news targeting players' character unacceptable, warns PCB]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[A view of the Pakistan Cricket Board  building in Lahore. &mdash; AFP/FileThe Pakistan Cricket Board  on Thursday warned that "agenda-driven fake news" targeting the character of national cricketers is unacceptable.In a brief statement, the cricket board sought a public apology over the broadcast...]]>
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