Inzamam faced criticism when he selected his nephew — left-handed opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq — in 2017.
But Inzamam defended his selection, saying his nephew deserved respect like any other Pakistan player.
“Imam was first picked for Pakistan’s under-19 team in 2012 when I was not the chief selector,” he said.
“He was again picked as the vice-captain of the Under-19 team which played the World Cup in 2014.
“So he came through the system and nothing else. He should be given respect like we give to any other Pakistan player.”
Imam has scored 1,692 runs in ODIs since making his debut in 2017 at an impressive average of 54.58. However, the left-hander’s test figures are less impressive: 10 test matches, 483 runs at an average of 28.41.
Inzamam said he never dropped a player for personal reasons during his three-year tenure as chief selector, but “I am also a human being and can make mistakes.”
“The team could have performed better during my time than the results reflect,” he said.
“I may have inadvertently overlooked some potentially deserving players, but I have always had the best interests of Pakistan cricket foremost in my heart.
“I hope the passionate Pakistan cricket fans will understand and can see this in my decisions.”