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Australian and Quetta Gladiators' cricketer James Faulkner has decided to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) midway. The all-rounder blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and his franchise for not "honouring contractual agreement".

Faulkner has accused the PCB and PSL of not releasing his payments and lying to him since the start of the tournament.

He took to Twitter to reveal all the details, “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,”

The Australian all-rounder said it "hurts" to leave as he wanted to "help" get international cricket back in Pakistan.

“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,” he added.

Faulkner played six matches for Quetta this season, claimed six wickets at an economy rate of 9.80. He also represented Lahore Qalandars last season.