KARACHI, April 9: Pakistan's World Cup captain Inzamam-ul-Haq spoke on Monday of his hurt and the pressure on players when match-fixing allegations were made against them in the wake of their early exit from the tournament.

“I told the National Assembly members today of the hurt I have felt since these match-fixing allegations have been made. I told them don't expect the younger players to perform under such pressure,” Inzamam told Reuters.

He said that Pakistan had played badly and lost and this was part of the sport. “But coming up with such allegations which basically questions our patriotism is not on and not good for our cricket,” he said.

Nasim Ashraf had earlier confirmed to the committee that he had appointed Mushtaq on the recommendations of Woolmer and Inzamam.