James Faulkner, the Australian all-rounder playing for the Quetta Gladiators has left the Pakistan Super League (PSL 7) suddenly due to being ‘ill-treated’ by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL.
The 31-year-old announced his withdrawal following the board not fulfilling the contractual agreement/payment. He took to social media to express his disappointment at the tournament.
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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 all-rounder apologized to his fans in Pakistan for leaving the season like this. He said he tried his best to play a part in reviving cricket in Pakistan
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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 @thePSLt20I’m sure you all understand my position.
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) February 19, 2022
The claims sound strange especially when PCB declared that they have paid the players 70% pay and promised to pay the rest after six weeks. According to the policy adopted by the board, early payment raises the value of the country and the tournament.
It is important to note that this is the first time such a claim has surfaced in PSL history. Only positive feedback has been received and this is a first-timer. The Quetta Gladiators are left with one more game in the league stage.
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