Noida, Dec. 25 -- Former India cricketer Madan Lal has hailed the presence of senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in domestic cricket, stating that their participation not only lifts the standard of the tournament but also inspires fans and youngsters.

"Star cricketers playing domestic cricket certainly attracts so much crowd. Virat and Rohit take a lot of pride in their cricket, be it domestic or international, and that's what makes them great players," Madan Lal said on their appearances in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Kohli and Kohli's, two of Indian cricket's most decorated batters, recently turned out for their respective state teams and delivered standout performances. Kohli's fluent 131 off 101 balls guided Delhi to a f...