Shaharyar, Rameez Raja, the PCB chief executive, and Wasim Bari, the chairman of the selection panel, testified for several hours in front of the committee.

"The Indians played to their true potential while our strong point which was bowling let us down and our team was found to be lacking in unity and national spirit, especially in the Tests," said Shaharyar, offering his views on the debacle.

"We lost narrowly; however we have reviewed our cricketing failures and the PCB advisory council will analyse these further." Pakistan lost the one-day series 3-2 and the Test series 2-1.

"I do not want to give excuses and as chairman I accept full responsibility," said Shaharyar. "I admit

there were faults."

When the members asked how the media was able to predict the results of the matches quite accurately, Shaharyar ruled out match-fixing.

Rameez came under fire for continuing to do television commentary despite holding a full-time job at the PCB.

The three office bearers of the PCB were asked to submit their explanations in writing. The senate committee will meet again in Lahore or Karachi to review the submissions of the board.