Inside story of Faulkner's non-payment accusation towards PCB

Quetta Gladiators' James Faulkner has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of not paying his contractual salary for playing HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven.

The Australian all-rounder, in a series of tweets, said that the treatment he received from the PCB 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 PSL due to the PCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments. I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," he tweeted.

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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

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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

According to sources, Faulkner was paid 70 per cent of the salary just like the PCB pays to all its participating players in the middle of the HBL PSL edition.

His payment was transferred by the PCB in his given Australian bank account but Faulkner told that he is no more using this account and provided another account details.

PCB asked the bank to refund the money but the bank denied and the whole scenario was created. Faulkner in protest also didn't play the match yesterday against Multan Sultans and was sent back home earlier today.

Before departure, he damaged the hotel's property and had to pay damages at the time of check-out. At Lahore immigration, he again misbehaved with the security staff who have already escalated the matter to the higher authorities.

Meanwhile, PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of 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