Former England batsman Owais Shah has described as "distressing" the fact he was accidentally named by a court in India as someone looked at in an investigation into allegations of spot-fixing.

An investigation led by Justice Mukul Mudgal and handed over to New Delhi's Supreme Court contained the names of players from five 2013 Indian Premier League teams who were investigated.

When the report was handed over it was made clear that the allegations were unverified against the players and they were named on the understanding that - without any proof - their identities would be kept confidential.

However, Shah's name was inadvertently revealed in Friday's hearing, alongside other players and officials.

The 36-year-old, who represented England in all forms of the game, played in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals.

He issued a statement through the Professional Cricketers' Association on Friday which read: "I have heard today that I have been named as implicated in the Mudgal Report presented to the Indian Supreme Court.

"Prior to the news this morning, I had no knowledge that I was under investigation or suspicion.

"I have not heard from, been interviewed by, or received any form of correspondence from the Mudgal Enquiry or the Indian Supreme Court or anyone connected with it.

"I have no idea what allegations have been levelled at me or what case, if any, I am expected to answer."

The statement continued: "I would have hoped to have received some explanation from the court that named me, but they have said nothing and made no attempt to explain themselves, or to contact me, which is disappointing.

"Needless to say, this is very distressing as I have as much information as those seeking comment from me.

"Consequently, I will be making no further statement beyond this one and giving no interviews until I have established exactly what is going on and why I have been named."

Former Middlesex and Essex batsman Shah retired from the first-class game in September 2013 after 252 matches but played T20 for Hampshire this summer.

His final game in an England shirt was in the Champions Trophy in 2009, when England lost to Australia at Centurion.