In a major embarrassment for Pakistan and Pakistan Cricket Board, Australian allrounder James Faulkner on Saturday accused the PCB of not honouring his contractual agreement and left the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) in mid-season. James Faulkner took to his Twitter handle and narrated the entire incident about the Pakistan Cricket Board not honouring his contractual agreement in PSL despite being available for the whole season. Faulkner also stated that the kind of treatment he has received from the Pakistan Cricket Board has been 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 (SIC)," wrote Faulkner.
"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,"Faulkner added.
PCB calls James Faulkner's accusation 'misleading'
As soon as Faulkner made a shocking claim, the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) denied it and called it false & misleading. The PCB took to its Twitter handle and stated Faulkner's allegation of the contractual breach as 'False & Misleading'. Furthermore, the PCB stated that it will issue a detailed statement in the coming hours.
"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," stated PCB.