James Faulkner quits the PSL alleging broken promises by the PCB and failure to honour contract

[Last Monetarist]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1/2<br>I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans.<br>But unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the <a href="https://twitter.com/thePSLt20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thePSLt20</a> due to the <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> not honouring my contractual agreement/payments.<br>I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me.</p>— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesFaulkner44/status/1494975761144504327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2/2<br>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.<br>But the treatment I have received has been a disgrace from the <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/thePSLt20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thePSLt20</a> <br><br>I’m sure you all understand my position.</p>— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesFaulkner44/status/1494976081581215744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Last Monetarist]

PCB response to the allegations by Faulkner:

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Quetta Gladiators have issued the following statement after Mr James Faulkner made baseless allegations of non-payment and mistreatment during the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022:

“The PCB and Quetta Gladiators are disappointed and dismayed with the reprehensible behavior of Mr James Faulkner, who was also part of the Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League in 2021, and, along with all participants, has always been treated with utmost respect.

“In the seven years of the HBL Pakistan Super League, no player has ever complained about the nonfulfillment of the PCB’s contractual obligations.

“Instead, all players have only praised and appreciated the efforts of the PCB to make their stay, appearance and participation as comfortable as practically possible. This is evident that from the fact that most of these cricketers have continued to remain part of the PCB’s marquee event since 2016 and have helped the PCB to make the HBL PSL a strong and formidable brand as it stands today.

“Without commenting on the history of Mr James Faulkner’s misconduct over the past many years that has also resulted in his fallout with other teams, below is a brief summary of some of the undisputed facts:

• In December 2021, Mr James Faulkner’s agent confirmed the United Kingdom bank details to which his fee payments should be transferred. This was noted for action.

• In January 2022, for reasons best known to Mr Faulkner, his agent sent revised banking details of Mr Faulkner’s onshore account in Australia. However, the contracted 70 per cent of Mr Faulkner’s fee payment was transferred to his offshore UK bank account. The receipt of this payment was acknowledged by Mr Faulkner.

• Accordingly, payments due to Mr Faulkner as per his contract are fully up to date.

• The remaining 30 per cent of his contractual payment only becomes due 40 days after the completion of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, which now remains a matter to be reviewed in line with his contract.

• In spite of the money being transferred and received in his account, Mr Faulkner continued to insist that a second duplicate payment of the same amount be made to his account in Australia. This meant Mr Faulkner would have been paid twice.

• He further threatened and refused to participate in his side’s match against Multan Sultans on Friday afternoon until his money demands were met.

• The PCB, as a responsible organisation, engaged with Mr Faulkner early Friday afternoon in an attempt to reason with him. Despite his reprehensible and insulting behavior during the conversation, Mr Faulkner was assured that all his grievances would be addressed. He refused to reconsider his decision to take the field in a crucial match for his side, let his team down and demanded that his travel arrangements be immediately made.

• During this time, the PCB was also in constant contact with his agent, who was regretful and apologetic.

• Prior to his departure on Saturday morning, Mr Faulkner caused deliberate damage to the hotel property and as a result had to pay damages to the hotel management. The PCB later also received reports and complaints from the immigration authorities that Mr Faulkner had acted inappropriately and abusively at the airport.

“In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner’s gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakistan cricket and the HBL Pakistan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed by the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakistan Super League events.”

 

[shariqnoor]

Very immature of Faulkner here. This wasn't a big deal that couldn't have been resolved. But now he has permanently closed off one avenue of his future earnings.

 

[Baigel]

This is not on the PCB.

 

[trickyone]

It seems like James Faulkner didn't understand his contract

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Very immature of Faulkner here. This wasn't a big deal that couldn't have been resolved. But now he has permanently closed off one avenue of his future earnings.

Well if he wasn't being paid then it's not really closing any avenue.

A player won't take such drastic step unless he's been lied to continuously.

 

[Sher Khan]

He has a history of these kind of incidents. Hobart Hurricanes kicked him out due to discipline/Alcohol related issues.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

He has left the country. It is just the word of one party vs other now. Though if Faulkner feels he is right he should get Australian Cricketer's Association involved.

 

[oatmeal]

He has left the country. It is just the word of one party vs other now. Though if Faulkner feels he is right he should get Australian Cricketer's Association involved.

It's not really his word against the PCB though. the contract is signed beforehand, the bank transfer that PCB claims was done would have left a paper trail, so would Faulkner or his agent's confirmation to PCB.

Not sure what Faulkner's grievance is here. If he was already paid 70% , then why would PCB make another payment to him to his Australian account.

 

[IMMY69]

He has left the country. It is just the word of one party vs other now. Though if Faulkner feels he is right he should get Australian Cricketer's Association involved.

I don't see it like that.

The PCB should easily be able to prove payment and no institution will come out with a statement like tgis if they didn't make payment. Onus is on Faulkner to prove payment wasn't made.
Also the statement says the agents own player is regretful of his behaviour and that Faulkner.

I think the onus to prove non payment is with Faulkner. Until he proves this I would side with the institution as they have everything to lose and nothing to gain by this in this situation.
I say this without even taking into account of the players history.

 

[realitygaf]

looks clear that Faukner is attempting financial Fraud. PCB should sue him

also showing that its not about the game for players but about $

 

[Savak]

Would Falkener dare to do this in the IPL? I think he thought he could exploit PCB's desperation to bring international cricket and cricketers to Pakistan and make a profit ie being paid extra

 

[realitygaf]

I can GUARANTEE that Faulkner was THE Source of that news recently where PSL7 lockdowns are too tight.

 

[oatmeal]

Would Falkener dare to do this in the IPL? I think he thought he could exploit PCB's desperation to bring international cricket and cricketers to Pakistan and make a profit ie being paid extra

I think it was some miscommunication regarding the payment. But cricketers pay agents to sort things like these out.

The UK has pretty strict money laundering rules. I'm just speculating but such a large transfer might have flagged the account and the bank froze the account to be on the safer side. Especially if the account hasn't had a lot of activity. But this could easily be sorted by a phone call or a visit to the bank the with required documentation of the payment.

 

[cricketerB94]

So the question is, did Faulkner's agent provide the revised bank account details before 70% payment or after 70% payment. If he provided those details before 70% payment, then Faulkner have a case here and it's PCB's ignorance that they did not send the payment to the onshore bank.

 

[IMMY69]

So the question is, did Faulkner's agent provide the revised bank account details before 70% payment or after 70% payment. If he provided those details before 70% payment, then Faulkner have a case here and it's PCB's ignorance that they did not send the payment to the onshore bank.

No not really.
He can transfer the money to his Aussie account.

If his financial situation is legit and no tax issues over him then that won't be an issue.
If the bank account was closed then the money would have bounced back.

 

[realitygaf]

So the question is, did Faulkner's agent provide the revised bank account details before 70% payment or after 70% payment. If he provided those details before 70% payment, then Faulkner have a case here and it's PCB's ignorance that they did not send the payment to the onshore bank.

PCB has the receipts and is willing to show them in a lawsuit, Faulkner has nothing but his words. i am hearing PCB will sue him for more than he was paid

 

[cricketerB94]

No not really.
He can transfer the money to his Aussie account.

If his financial situation is legit and no tax issues over him then that won't be an issue.
If the bank account was closed then the money would have bounced back.

There can be some other reason (like credit card overuse or some other outstanding dues or some other account issue) due to which he did not want PCB to send the payment to that account. His agent provided the details for the new onshore account, but the PCB did not send the payment to that account. So he is rightly angry, if the agent provided the details before 70% payment.

 

[cricketerB94]

PCB has the receipts and is willing to show them in a lawsuit, Faulkner has nothing but his words. i am hearing PCB will sue him for more than he was paid

In some cases the account is dormant and the individual ave to show himself to make that account active again. As this was an offshore account, Faulkner did not want all this hustle and provided the onshore account details. If the details were provided before 70% payment, then PCB has to share some blame here.

 

[realitygaf]

Some new information I am hearing

- Every player got 70% of payment into their accounts, 30% would be paid 40 days after PSL ends. This is CLEARLY set in their CONTRACT

- James Faulkner demanded more than what he signed a contract for and this is where his argument stems from. it is greed. He is lying that PCB has not paid what has been contracted to him up to this point

- James Faulkner was drunk and threw his helmet onto hotel Chandalier. He also wrecked his hotel room.he also berated airport staff and security with curse language

 

[Savak]

Faulkner should have refunded the payment to the PCB to the original bank account first before demanding the PCB to send the payment to his other bank account. His bank refused to refund the payment to the PCB therefore the PCB is rightfully insisting that they didn't want to double pay him. Faulkner is not telling the whole story here

 

[DeadlyVenom]

We all knew this to be the case and that the PCB has bent over backwards to accomodate foreign players. There was no chance they were going to be negligent in payment.


I hope the PCB have the power to make him retract his tweet.

 

[CleverSir]

He could’ve returned the money to the PCB and asked for it to be transferred to his Aussie account. This could’ve been easily handled behind the scenes. Seems his immaturity got the better of him.

 

[hitthestump]

Would Falkener dare to do this in the IPL? I think he thought he could exploit PCB's desperation to bring international cricket and cricketers to Pakistan and make a profit ie being paid extra

Of course he wouldn't. Nobody would do this in India or many other places in the world.

PCB should be friendly and welcoming wherever possible, but when players mess about like this they need to take a stance of absolutely no prisoners.

In the metaphorical sense i want to see James Faulkner crushed for his behaviour and actions here. It is imperative to set an example for anyone else who sees the PSL as a soft touch.

 

[Savak]

One point of concern, why would the PCB transfer 70% of the payments to the players prior to the PSL even being paid. This should be 20% max but payments should be made when services are rendered.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

There is images of his helmet wedged within the beautiful chandelier of the PC hotel.

This idiot could have seriously hurt someone.

It is isn't surprising to see anti-pakistani posters show their true colours in these threads.

There is no two sides to this story. It is extortion and vandalism from Faulkner.

Those willing to defend it or appear neutral need their heads examined.

 

[Markhor]

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Quetta Gladiators have issued the following statement after Mr James Faulkner made baseless allegations of non-payment and mistreatment during the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022:

“The PCB and Quetta Gladiators are disappointed and dismayed with the reprehensible behavior of Mr James Faulkner, who was also part of the Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League in 2021, and, along with all participants, has always been treated with utmost respect.

“In the seven years of the HBL Pakistan Super League, no player has ever complained about the nonfulfillment of the PCB’s contractual obligations.

“Instead, all players have only praised and appreciated the efforts of the PCB to make their stay, appearance and participation as comfortable as practically possible. This is evident that from the fact that most of these cricketers have continued to remain part of the PCB’s marquee event since 2016 and have helped the PCB to make the HBL PSL a strong and formidable brand as it stands today.

“Without commenting on the history of Mr James Faulkner’s misconduct over the past many years that has also resulted in his fallout with other teams, below is a brief summary of some of the undisputed facts:

• In December 2021, Mr James Faulkner’s agent confirmed the United Kingdom bank details to which his fee payments should be transferred. This was noted for action.

• In January 2022, for reasons best known to Mr Faulkner, his agent sent revised banking details of Mr Faulkner’s onshore account in Australia. However, the contracted 70 per cent of Mr Faulkner’s fee payment was transferred to his offshore UK bank account. The receipt of this payment was acknowledged by Mr Faulkner.

• Accordingly, payments due to Mr Faulkner as per his contract are fully up to date.

• The remaining 30 per cent of his contractual payment only becomes due 40 days after the completion of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, which now remains a matter to be reviewed in line with his contract.

• In spite of the money being transferred and received in his account, Mr Faulkner continued to insist that a second duplicate payment of the same amount be made to his account in Australia. This meant Mr Faulkner would have been paid twice.

• He further threatened and refused to participate in his side’s match against Multan Sultans on Friday afternoon until his money demands were met.

• The PCB, as a responsible organisation, engaged with Mr Faulkner early Friday afternoon in an attempt to reason with him. Despite his reprehensible and insulting behavior during the conversation, Mr Faulkner was assured that all his grievances would be addressed. He refused to reconsider his decision to take the field in a crucial match for his side, let his team down and demanded that his travel arrangements be immediately made.

• During this time, the PCB was also in constant contact with his agent, who was regretful and apologetic.

• Prior to his departure on Saturday morning, Mr Faulkner caused deliberate damage to the hotel property and as a result had to pay damages to the hotel management. The PCB later also received reports and complaints from the immigration authorities that Mr Faulkner had acted inappropriately and abusively at the airport.

“In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner’s gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakistan cricket and the HBL Pakistan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed by the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakistan Super League events.”

If that's an accurate description of events then credit where it's due - that's an excellent and robust response from PCB.

 

[Rana]

What this does tell you is that these players may have lots of dodgy bank accounts

 

[shaaik]

There can be some other reason (like credit card overuse or some other outstanding dues or some other account issue) due to which he did not want PCB to send the payment to that account. His agent provided the details for the new onshore account, but the PCB did not send the payment to that account. So he is rightly angry, if the agent provided the details before 70% payment.

Then why did he acknowledge the receipt of the payment and travelled to Pakistan if he had issues with the bank account to which the payment was made. He should hv made it clear to the pcb at the very start that the payment should hv been made to his Australian bank account and should hv refused to travel to Pakistan and take part in PSL..

 

[Rana]

I have a feeling Faulkner has shot himself in the foot here, will he be investigated by Australian Tax authorities for this off-shore UK account?

 

[IMMY69]

There can be some other reason (like credit card overuse or some other outstanding dues or some other account issue) due to which he did not want PCB to send the payment to that account. His agent provided the details for the new onshore account, but the PCB did not send the payment to that account. So he is rightly angry, if the agent provided the details before 70% payment.

Yes but then that is his problem.
If that is the case then the bank should be thanking the PCB

 

[Rana]

So the question is, did Faulkner's agent provide the revised bank account details before 70% payment or after 70% payment. If he provided those details before 70% payment, then Faulkner have a case here and it's PCB's ignorance that they did not send the payment to the onshore bank.

According to the PCB statement, his agent did send the revised account before the pay.

However, the payment was made to the old account and Faulkner acknowledged payment. This isn’t making sense IMO

 

[cricketerB94]

Then why did he acknowledge the receipt of the payment and travelled to Pakistan if he had issues with the bank account to which the payment was made. He should hv made it clear to the pcb at the very start that the payment should hv been made to his Australian bank account and should hv refused to travel to Pakistan and take part in PSL..

I think PCB assured him that they will sort out this issue, that's why 'continued to lie' thing in his tweet.

 

[Rana]

Faulkner has to be one of the richest Australian cricketers from the last decade, but it seems that the man is a complete mess.

 

[Rana]

I think PCB assured him that they will sort out this issue, that's why 'continued to lie' thing in his tweet.

Makes sense, PCB did try to get that money back from the account. It seems like the PCB payroll guy has been lazy in updating paye details

 

[IMMY69]

I think PCB assured him that they will sort out this issue, that's why 'continued to lie' thing in his tweet.

and they probably did try.
There is nothing the PCB can do if indeed the account it went to refused to return the money for whatever reason.

 

[Savak]

Couldn't Falkener have transferred the payment from his UK Bank Account to his Australian bank account? Why did he want the PCB to make a second duplicate payment to his Australian bank account without refunding the original payment to the PCB?

 

[HitWicket]

What this does tell you is that these players may have lots of dodgy bank accounts

Someone who's spent multiple summers living in the UK playing cricket having a UK bank account hardly looks dodgy.

 

[James]

Looks like a very poor show from Faulkner here.

 

[IMMY69]

Makes sense, PCB did try to get that money back from the account. It seems like the PCB payroll guy has been lazy in updating paye details

Not if he confirmed receipt of the 70pct.

 

[Rana]

Kind of sucks for James. His agent did send updated details of bank account, PCB should answer why was there a lapse in updating the account details for payment.

 

[cricketerB94]

and they probably did try.
There is nothing the PCB can do if indeed the account it went to refused to return the money for whatever reason.

But it's not the issue from Faulkner either, if he provided the revised bank account details before payment. If someone is sending payment that big, he should double check the account details.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

I don't understand it. If bank account was not functional the money should have come back to PCB automatically. Any finance experts here? I once transferred money to my cousin but it got cancelled since his bank account was non functional for some time.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Is it confirmed that Faulkner's agent sent the revised account to PCB before the payment was made?

If yes, then its PCB'S fault that they sent it to the wrong account.

Faulkner's behaviour is pathetic. If he was lied to and mislead, he could simply leave. Get the Australian Cricket association involved and through them the CA. If PCB had not cleared his payment, ACA and FICA could have advised players to not play PSL. Breaking hotel stuff, abusing immigration officials, is poor behaviour.

 

[James]

I don't understand it. If bank account was not functional the money should have come back to PCB automatically. Any finance experts here? I once transferred money to my cousin but it got cancelled since his bank account was non functional for some time.

Salaries are paid as a bank transfer, this will have been rejected if the acc. no. was invalid and the PCB will still have the money. As you say, there will be a clear record of this (non) transaction on the PCB’s accounts.

 

[cricketerB94]

I don't understand it. If bank account was not functional the money should have come back to PCB automatically. Any finance experts here? I once transferred money to my cousin but it got cancelled since his bank account was non functional for some time.

I am no finance/bank account expert, but on the basis of my personal experience, there is some account dormant (kind of inactive) state in which the money can go to that account, but cannot be withdrawn or sent to other accounts without fully activating the account. In Pakistan, you need to make a physical appearance and fill some form to make that account fully active again, but not sure about UK banks.

 

[Savak]

Why can't Faulkner transfer the money from the UK account to his Australian account himself? Why ask the PCB to make a duplicate payment? If his bank is refusing to refund the money then the PCB is rightfully refusing to make the payment again

 

[James]

• In January 2022, for reasons best known to Mr Faulkner, his agent sent revised banking details of Mr Faulkner’s onshore account in Australia. However, the contracted 70 per cent of Mr Faulkner’s fee payment was transferred to his offshore UK bank account. The receipt of this payment was acknowledged by Mr Faulkner.

• In spite of the money being transferred and received in his account, Mr Faulkner continued to insist that a second duplicate payment of the same amount be made to his account in Australia. This meant Mr Faulkner would have been paid twice.

This actually looks a bit dodgy on Faulkner’s part and could be worthy of further investigation.

 

[Savak]

According to some sports reporters, Faulkner was trying to double dip and demand QG to pay him the same amount the PCB paid him early on. When QG refused after confirming he had been paid in advance by the PCB, he then demanded to be paid extra. QG had done this in the past to convince Shane Watson to play in Pakistan but in this case Faulkner was no Shane Watson.

Both the PCB and QG in the end were relieved to be done with Faulkner as his tantrums were not in line with his cricketing value and stature

 

[Local.Dada]

I don't understand it. If bank account was not functional the money should have come back to PCB automatically. Any finance experts here? I once transferred money to my cousin but it got cancelled since his bank account was non functional for some time.

Forget about wrong transfers, I was once charged for a fraudulent transaction on my card and bank immediately refunded me the money in 5-7 business days.

Only scenario or far fetched scenario is, if Faulkner is paying alimony support and hiding his income and the money might have gone to his old account which might be held by his ex.

Apart from that far fetched scenario which can be a possibility in the west, I find this transferred to the wrong account excuse bizarre.

 

[HitWicket]

Forget about wrong transfers, I was once charged for a fraudulent transaction on my card and bank immediately refunded me the money in 5-7 business days.

Only scenario or far fetched scenario is, if Faulkner is paying alimony support and hiding his income and the money might have gone to his old account which might be held by his ex.

Apart from that far fetched scenario which can be a possibility in the west, I find this transferred to the wrong account excuse bizarre.

The UK account being dormant (given he last played in the UK in 2019) and requiring him to jump through all kinds of hoops to reopen the account fully seems a fair likely and plausible possibility.

 

[PakEngFan]

Pathetic from Faulkner.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The UK account being dormant (given he last played in the UK in 2019) and requiring him to jump through all kinds of hoops to reopen the account fully seems a fair likely and plausible possibility.

Or he has pending tax issues in UK and this money may be seized.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

According to some sports reporters, Faulkner was trying to double dip and demand QG to pay him the same amount the PCB paid him early on. When QG refused after confirming he had been paid in advance by the PCB, he then demanded to be paid extra. QG had done this in the past to convince Shane Watson to play in Pakistan but in this case Faulkner was no Shane Watson.

Both the PCB and QG in the end were relieved to be done with Faulkner as his tantrums were not in line with his cricketing value and stature

On a different note, what really happened with James Faulkner's career? Dude was MVP in white ball cricket for Australia till few years ago. He is still not old but looks washed out and done and dusted.

 

[DRsohail]

Well done PCB, a befitting response.

 

[offstump]

No tolerance from the pcb for idiotic behaviour any longer. Hopefully Faulkner paid for his own flight out.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

I’m guessing Faulkner was avoiding tax. Money was going to the UK, and then from there transferred as a “gift” to Australia, thereby avoiding Australia’s relatively harsher tax on foreign income.

The Tax Office here has been auditing these things more (need to recoup money spent on Covid relief). Wouldn’t be surprised if Faulkner was subject to this and hence was trying to get the money here.

Either way he is known for being moronic. People here barely remember him, even though he was a good player for Australia, man of the match in the WC final as well

 

[Savak]

I’m guessing Faulkner was avoiding tax. Money was going to the UK, and then from there transferred as a “gift” to Australia, thereby avoiding Australia’s relatively harsher tax on foreign income.

The Tax Office here has been auditing these things more (need to recoup money spent on Covid relief). Wouldn’t be surprised if Faulkner was subject to this and hence was trying to get the money here.

Either way he is known for being moronic. People here barely remember him, even though he was a good player for Australia, man of the match in the WC final as well

To blatantly lie and falsely accuse the PCB and the Franchise for Fraud and misrepresentation i.e. PCB failing to honour commitments is grounds for defamation. Apparently Faulkner misbehaved and created a ruckus at the Immigration, FIA desk at the airport prompting the Pakistani Immigration authorities to blacklist him, is that the PCB's fault as well?

 

[Major]

FIR should had been registered against him and should had been blacklisted for the airport thing

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

To blatantly lie and falsely accuse the PCB and the Franchise for Fraud and misrepresentation i.e. PCB failing to honour commitments is grounds for defamation. Apparently Faulkner misbehaved and created a ruckus at the Immigration, FIA desk at the airport prompting the Pakistani Immigration authorities to blacklist him, is that the PCB's fault as well?

I’m supportive of the PCB.

I was just giving what I think is the background. That’s why he would want the money put directly into his aus account by the PCB, instead of him just transferring it himself

 

[Savak]

The PCB should file a case against him in the Australian courts to make a big example of him.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Someone should leake the cctv video of his hotel rage and immigration tantrum.

 

[Major]

I am happy that Faulkner came played a few matches and wont be able to keep a single dollar.

he wont be getting the 30% left over ), and i hope the 70% doesnt reach him. On top of that he paid full price for the chanderlier..

He deserves it.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

FIR should had been registered against him and should had been blacklisted for the airport thing

Typical entitlement behavior of a foreigner in subcontinent. A friend's family owns 5 star hotels. He frequently tells me how these foreigners have such snooty attitudes towards desis. They feel entitled to be not held accountable and served like kings regardless of their aukaat.

 

[FollowThru]

I am happy that Faulkner came played a few matches and wont be able to keep a single dollar.

he wont be getting the 30% left over ), and i hope the 70% doesnt reach him. On top of that he paid full price for the chanderlier..

He deserves it.

I take that you meant consolation. Because in these sort of things, actually no one is happy.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Highly unprofessional behavior. Regardless of what PCB may or may not have done this is no way to react. By the looks of it, it seems he was probably drunk.

 

[Savak]

His Big Bash Days are over. His IPL Days are over and now his PSL days are over. There is no way a professional league like Natwest will ever sign him considering his cricketing form and his PSL antics. Will the CPL and BPL accept him?

Looks like Faulkner shot himself in the foot here. He took a gamble that he would be believed being an Aussie vs the PCB

 

[Savak]

A summary of the saga

- Faulkner's Agent Forwarded the PCB his UK Bank Account (where the PCB transferred Faulkner's payments for the 2021 PSL as well) and directed the PCB to transfer his payment for the 2022 PSL there in December 2021. The PCB based on these instructions remmitted 70% of Faulkner's dues in Dec 2021 and the PCB has proof the amount was wired to the UK Bank Account and Faulkner himself confirmed to the PCB that he had received his Fee in the UK Bank Account in December 2021

- However in January 2022, Faulkners Agent got in touch with the PCB and requested them to update Faulkner's banking information and to remit his PSL 2022 Fee to his Australian Bank Account. The PCB had no issues with this but they wanted Faulkner to reimburse the funds back to the PCB and once the PCB received the funds, only then would they wire the money again to Faulkner's Australian Bank Account.

- Faulkner failed to send back the money to the PCB therefore the PCB was justified in not sending him any money to his Australian Bank Account

- The reporters are saying that Faulkner tried to use every ounce of white privillege possible i.e. demanding QG pay him the original 70% amount, when QG double checked with the PCB that he had been paid, they refused to do so, he then demanded to be paid extra i.e. $50,000 and QG refused to put up with his prima donna behaviour and thats when he refused to take the field against Multan Sultans on Friday. The PCB refused to put up with his antics as well.

- The PCB is in touch with Cricket Australia, Australian Cricket Players Association, the UK Bank where Faulkner has his bank account, and Australian Lawyers and are planning to sue him for fraud and defemation.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

[MENTION=2501]Savak[/MENTION] what is the source for the last part regarding legal action.

I really hope the PCB go in hard on Faulkner and make sure he issues a public apology.

 

[James]

A summary of the saga

- Faulkner's Agent Forwarded the PCB his UK Bank Account (where the PCB transferred Faulkner's payments for the 2021 PSL as well) and directed the PCB to transfer his payment for the 2022 PSL there in December 2021. The PCB based on these instructions remmitted 70% of Faulkner's dues in Dec 2021 and the PCB has proof the amount was wired to the UK Bank Account and Faulkner himself confirmed to the PCB that he had received his Fee in the UK Bank Account in December 2021

- However in January 2022, Faulkners Agent got in touch with the PCB and requested them to update Faulkner's banking information and to remit his PSL 2022 Fee to his Australian Bank Account. The PCB had no issues with this but they wanted Faulkner to reimburse the funds back to the PCB and once the PCB received the funds, only then would they wire the money again to Faulkner's Australian Bank Account.

- Faulkner failed to send back the money to the PCB therefore the PCB was justified in not sending him any money to his Australian Bank Account

- The reporters are saying that Faulkner tried to use every ounce of white privillege possible i.e. demanding QG pay him the original 70% amount, when QG double checked with the PCB that he had been paid, they refused to do so, he then demanded to be paid extra i.e. $50,000 and QG refused to put up with his prima donna behaviour and thats when he refused to take the field against Multan Sultans on Friday. The PCB refused to put up with his antics as well.

- The PCB is in touch with Cricket Australia, Australian Cricket Players Association, the UK Bank where Faulkner has his bank account, and Australian Lawyers and are planning to sue him for fraud and defemation.

Can you add sources to your post please

 

[Snowflake]

I think this has been handled pretty well by the PCB till now. This is certainly not a he said she said situation as all banking transactions should be documented with details.

I hope the PCB take this fool to the cleaners and makes an example out of him.

 

[Savak]

[MENTION=2501]Savak[/MENTION] what is the source for the last part regarding legal action.

I really hope the PCB go in hard on Faulkner and make sure he issues a public apology.

Reporters in interviews citing close sources to the PCB.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Reporters in interviews citing close sources to the PCB.

Thank you. I really hope the PCB pursue this and simultaneously launch a PR offensive.

There are Aussies like Ben Cutting and Ben Dunk who have never complained and have been long-standing supporters of the league.

The PCB should make them earn their pay cheque and tweet about their positive experiences while ruthlessly pursuing Faulkner.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Looks like it will be only t10 cricket for Faulkner now. I always wondered how serious his discipline issues were that a wc champion was dropped from the scene within 2 years in his supposed prime.

Looks like Faulkner is at fault here. Otherwise there would have been some leniency by PCB.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Looks like it will be only t10 cricket for Faulkner now. I always wondered how serious his discipline issues were that a wc champion was dropped from the scene within 2 years in his supposed prime.

Looks like Faulkner is at fault here. Otherwise there would have been some leniency by PCB.

Who will hire him in T10 now after this? No one wants unnecessary drama also he is finished as a player. As i understood, he wanted extra $50k which QG refused so he threw tantrums. PCB payed some extra cash out of contract to some foreign players till last year to convince them to come to Pakistan but this time they refused.

 

[volcyz]

Hes an absolute embarrassment and disgrace of a human.

Should be blacklisted from all leagues

 

[Slim]

Faulkner should have been jailed on charges of vandalism and creating chaos. Disgusting behavior. From the looks of it, he also might be committing financial fraud. Aussie tax authorities should look into it. This is not on PCB by any means.

 

[wrongun]

There is images of his helmet wedged within the beautiful chandelier of the PC hotel.

This idiot could have seriously hurt someone.

It is isn't surprising to see anti-pakistani posters show their true colours in these threads.

There is no two sides to this story. It is extortion and vandalism from Faulkner.

Those willing to defend it or appear neutral need their heads examined.

Really? Is that what he did. Didn't really see any details over here yet, just prepared statements.

So he trashed a hotel? Or were other people involved like a fight or argument?

 

[wrongun]

Thank you. I really hope the PCB pursue this and simultaneously launch a PR offensive.

There are Aussies like Ben Cutting and Ben Dunk who have never complained and have been long-standing supporters of the league.

The PCB should make them earn their pay cheque and tweet about their positive experiences while ruthlessly pursuing Faulkner.

Pressuring foreign players to tweet nice things seems more like authoritarian regimes than a transparent and supportive place to go & play cricket.

They should probably just show goodwill, do the best they can to make it a success & let players praise it genuinely if they wish, as they often do.

 

[Savak]

Apparently Pearl Continental in Lahore wanted to file an FIR and have him arrested but the PCB intervened to let him off the hook.