New Delhi: Australian cricketer James Faulkner announced his sudden withdrawal from Pakistan Super League (PSL) and held Pakistan Cricket Board responsible for not “honouring contractual agreement.” The world-renowned all-rounder took to Twitter to claim that he had been suffering non-payment issues from PCB thus had to leave mid-way and won’t be featuring in the last two matches against Karachi Kings and Multan Sultan.
Faulkner stated that PCB has kept him in the dark with continuous lies. He has been a “disgrace” for him as he wanted to present international cricket in Pakistan. The fast bowler played six matches his season and picked a desirable number of wickets. He also made a good batting contribution to the team.
He posted two tweets while in the first one he apologised to his fans for suddenly quitting the league in the mid-way. “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,” he wrote.
“I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me,” he added.
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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
“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,” his second tweet read.
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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
Meanwhile, netizens are creating a storm on Twitter with memes related to PSL. Many even showcased their anger for the mismanagement by the Pakistan Cricket Board while some are questioning Ramiz Raja who is the current chairman of PCB.
Let’s take a look at some of Twitteratis’ jibes:
PSL = Pakistan Cricket League ❌
PSL = Paisa Shortage League ✅— Akash Gupta (@AkashGupta_03) February 19, 2022
They can’t even afford James Faulkner.
And they are dreaming about having Kohli in PSL.? pic.twitter.com/LPhCQ9QLgE— Sayan??? (@Sayan_Dasss) February 19, 2022
All your fault @iramizraja resign immediately
— Haroon (@ThisHaroon) February 19, 2022
Pak should send Shaheen to IPL auction and earn 200 crores and pay other players. No big deal. #LevelHai
— Tanmay Patel (@Tanmay_1873) February 19, 2022
Dear @iramizraja what is this ??
— N A V E D ?? (@DeXterKhan14) February 19, 2022
This is really disgraceful from Pakistan and after all this they want International players to play in their country.
— Abhi. (@Abhicricket18) February 19, 2022
You have played PSL before these things doesn’t happen in PSL
No other international player have faced this problem ,”” why only you??
Is this a joke or something??— waqas awan (@WaqasAwan31137) February 19, 2022
— PRITAM YADAV (@pritamgarv) February 19, 2022
James Faulkner has left Pakistan Super League due to non payment issue, aur ye pakistan wale PSL ko IPL se compare karte hain ????
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 19, 2022
fino when he sees kuni faulkner at the airport https://t.co/DxBCUdbqBG pic.twitter.com/MqJJkxJlTj
— fino (@___finished) February 19, 2022
we cannoh let him reach the airport pic.twitter.com/2w1iFJIN48 https://t.co/8GvtD0NofJ
— Hasnat (@SeaweeedBrain_) February 19, 2022
