PSL 2022: James Faulkner Withdraws From Pakistan Super League And Blames PCB For Not ‘Honouring Contractual Agreement’

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner, who plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has left the league prematurely and has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not ‘honouring contractual agreement’.

James Faulkner has not played the last 3 games played by Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He had been negotiating with the PCB officials over the due payments and after a heated discussion with PCB officials, he threw his bat and helmet from the lobby floor balcony onto a chandelier, reported ESPNcricinfo.

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Overall, the Australian all-rounder has played 6 games in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 and scored 49 runs and bagged 6 wickets.

I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans – James Faulkner

Australian all-rounder posted two tweets on his official Twitter handle regarding this matter and apologized to Pakistan fans for not being able to play. He also said that the treatment he had received from Pakistan Cricket Board was “a disgrace”.

“I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately, I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments. I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me.

“It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing. But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20. I’m sure you all understand my position,” wrote James Faulkner.

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It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakistan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing.
But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the @TheRealPCB and @thePSLt20

I’m sure you all understand my position.

— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) February 19, 2022

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I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans.
But unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments.
I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me.

— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) February 19, 2022

The Pakistan Cricket Board responded to the Australian all-rounder’s statement and wrote on Twitter:

“The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner’s false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter.”

The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be releasing a detailed statement on the matter.#HBLPSL7

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 19, 2022

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