Faulkner leaves PSL prematurely over payment dispute with PCB

Allrounder James Faulkner has left Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 prematurely due to a payment dispute with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Australian on Saturday took to Twitter describing the treatment by the PCB as a 'disgrace' and accused the Board of 'continuing to lie'.

According to ESPNCricinfo, Faulkner got into a heated argument over the phone with a PCB and threw helmet and bat on to a chandelier in the hotel lobby. The southpaw apologised to the Pakistan fans in his tweet.

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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

Faulkner has not played the past three games for Quetta Gladiators, who have not commented on the issue. PCB released a statement saying it had "regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations."

According to the report, PCB had transferred 70% of money owed to Faulkner to a bank account which he no longer uses. He had asked for the money to be transferred to another account, which was delayed after the initial bank refused to refund the money.

It is believed that it was the reason behind Faulkner's outburst after which he paid for the damages.