James Faulkner leaves PSL, accuses PCB for not honouring contractual agreement

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner revealed that he will not be participating in the Pakan Super League 2022 over a payment dispute and blamed the Pakan Cricket Board (PCB) for not honouring his contractual as well as financial obligations.
Stating that the PCB had lied to him,  the 31-year-old took to Twitter and said, “ I apologise to the Pakan cricket fans, but unfortunately I have had to withdraw from the last two matches and leave the PSL 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 Pakan 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.”

1/2I apologise to the Pakan 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

2/2It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakan 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
In the same thread, he came up with another tweet which said, “ It hurts to leave as I wanted to help to get international cricket back in Pakan as there is so much young talent and the fans are amazing”.

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
— Pakan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 19, 2022
Faulkner played six games in PSL 2022 and scored 49 runs and picked six wickets while representing the Quetta Gladiators.
The Quetta Gladiators are one of the most talked-about sides of the Pakan Super League. They are trying their best to grab the knockout berth. However, Quetta Gladiators have suffered a major blow after their star player decided to leave the tournament.

In light of the accusation Faulkner, PCB issued a statement which said, “The PCB and Quetta Gladiators are disappointed and dismayed with the reprehensible behavior of Mr James Faulkner, who was also part of the Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakan Super League in 2021, and, along with all participants, has always been treated with utmost respect.
“In the seven years of the HBL Pakan Super League, no player has ever complained about the nonfulfillment of the PCB’s contractual obligations. Instead, all players have only praised and appreciated the efforts of the PCB to make their stay, appearance and participation as comfortable as practically possible. This is evident that from the fact that most of these cricketers have continued to remain part of the PCB’s marquee event since 2016 and have helped the PCB to make the HBL PSL a strong and formidable brand as it stands today.
“Without commenting on the hory of Mr James Faulkner’s misconduct over the past many years that has also resulted in his fallout with other teams, below is a brief summary of some of the undisputed facts:
· In December 2021, Mr James Faulkner’s agent confirmed the United Kingdom bank details to which his fee payments should be transferred. This was noted for action.
· In January 2022, for reasons best known to Mr Faulkner, his agent sent revised banking details of Mr Faulkner’s onshore account in Australia. However, the contracted 70 per cent of Mr Faulkner’s fee payment was transferred to his offshore UK bank account. The receipt of this payment was acknowledged Mr Faulkner.
· Accordingly, payments due to Mr Faulkner as per his contract are fully up to date.
· The remaining 30 per cent of his contractual payment only becomes due 40 days after the completion of the HBL Pakan Super League 2022, which now remains a matter to be reviewed in line with his contract.
· In spite of the money being transferred and received in his account, Mr Faulkner continued to ins that a second duplicate payment of the same amount be made to his account in Australia. This meant Mr Faulkner would have been paid twice.
· He further threatened and refused to participate in his side’s match against Multan Sultans on Friday afternoon until his money demands were met.
· The PCB, as a responsible organisation, engaged with Mr Faulkner early Friday afternoon in an attempt to reason with him. Despite his reprehensible and insulting behavior during the conversation, Mr Faulkner was assured that all his grievances would be addressed. He refused to reconsider his decision to take the field in a crucial match for his side, let his team down and demanded that his travel arrangements be immediately made.
· During this time, the PCB was also in constant contact with his agent, who was regretful and apologetic.
· Prior to his departure on Saturday morning, Mr Faulkner caused deliberate damage to the hotel property and as a result had to pay damages to the hotel management. The PCB later also received reports and complaints from the immigration authorities that Mr Faulkner had acted inappropriately and abusively at the airport.
“In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner’s gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakan cricket and the HBL Pakan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakan Super League events.”
The Quetta Gladiators are currently standing at the 5th spot and have won just three games out of nine matches. They will be locking horns against the Karachi Kings on February 20.