Inzamam turns down match fixing charges, admits responsibility of defeat

Pakistan’s quitting cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq while turning down match fixing allegations in the World Cup Saturday accepted responsibility of the national team’s defeat in the tournament.

In first press conference at Gaddafi Stadium here after the team’s return to home, Inzamam said that the team’s bad performance caused the debacle but the national press should have supported the team at this worst time of Pakistan cricket.

Replying a question about new coach he said it is the board’s responsibility to take decision. He said the coach either foreigner or Pakistani, must be capable enough to meet the challenge.

The outgoing captain turned down match fixing allegations as baseless and also termed criticism over the selectors uncalled for.

He said he was disappointed with the team’s defeat in the cup but also frustrated with let down by our own people.

Responding to question about the new captain of the national team, Inzamam said Vice Captain Younis Khan should be offered captaincy of the team.