Ojha, back in the mix after 18 months, took a five-wicket haul to help India A bowl out Australia A for 268 in their first innings.
"What I went through after six years of international cricket, I do not want any international cricketer to suffer the same way in their entire career," he said referring to his brief ban for illegal action.
Harbhajan Singh was retained in the Indian team while made Amit Mishra made a comeback after four years. On not being considered for the Sri Lanka tour, Ojha said: "Playing for the country is priority for any cricketer. I want to perform and I do not want to question anyone for my non-selection," said the left-arm spinner, who last played for India in November 2013.
Meanwhile, Australia A batsman Peter Handscomb was delighted on being the top-scorer with 91.
"I had a discussion with David Hussey, who knows the conditions here well enough. I had come here once two years ago with the Academy boys. I had come here early during this trip to practice.
Asked about the possible outcome of the match tomorrow, he said: "It appears that the first session tomorrow is important. India would try and score quick runs and then bowl us out. We would be looking forward to bowl them out quickly and then chase the total.
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