We never thought about spin option: Kohli

Skipper Virat Kohli Tuesday said the thought of having a spinner for the second Test against Australia never crossed his mind as he believed India's four-pronged pace attack would do the job.

India lost the match by 146 runs.

The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who was adjudged the man-of-the-match, on a pitch that favoured the seamers.

"When we looked at the pitch, we didn't think about the (Ravindra) Jadeja option. We thought four quicks would be enough," said Kohli after India were bowled out for a paltry 140 in their second innings on the fifth and final day.

"Nathan Lyon bowled really well. We never thought about the spin option to be honest."
"I am focused on the next game and I hope I can contribute on a winning note."
"We had the belief we could do it, but they were more relentless and put us in trouble."
Talking about India's bowling performance, Kohli said: "(Our bowlers) are outstanding as a pack, to see them dominate was really good to see and something we want to build on. They are relentless even if they aren't getting wickets which is a great quality."
Asked about his controversial dismissal in the first innings, Kohli: "It was a decision made on the field, it stays there."
"Really proud of the players and staff. Good to get a little bit of reward. It was as difficult Test, both have been tough Tests. Two really competitive sides with good fast bowling attack."
"Uzzie (Usman Khawaja) has been batting well for a long time. He's in a really good space. If he keeps batting the way he is right now, I am sure some big runs are going to come."
"It's great to have Lyon in our team. Every team would want to have him in their team. You can throw him the ball in any condition, at any end, any time against any team and he loves bowling to the best players in the world."