Virat Kohli defends India's domestic cricket standards

Melbourne, Dec 30 (CRICKETNNMORE): Taking a dig at uncharitable comments by former Australian players, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday credited the country's domestic structure for his team

Kohli also praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who played a critical role with match figures of 9/86, the best haul by an Indian pacer in Australia.

"He (Bumrah) was unlucky not to get wickets in Perth. The way he bowled, it was almost criminal that he didn't reap the rewards," Kohli said.

"I certainly feel proud as a captain to watch these guys bowling in partnerships, nobody is trying to outdo another guy, it's all about what the team wants and the kind of breakthroughs ... That's why they are so special," he added.

Bumrah, who was declared the man of the match, also took the opportunity to defend the standards of the Ranji Trophy.

"We train very hard and we are used to bowling a lot of overs in Ranji Cricket, so the body is doing well," Bumrah said.