Oppositions, conditions don't matter to India, says Sanjay Bangar

Cape Town, Jan 4 (CRICKETNMORE) - Assistant coach Sanjay Bangar on Thursday said the conditions or oppositions don't matter and India are confident of their preparation ahead of the first cricket Test against South Africa beginning here on Friday. "We

Bangar also said India might opt to play four bowlers or five batsmen in the first Test at the Newlands here which is expected to be a green-top wicket. 

"Whenever the wicket suits, if it's a bowling-friendly track then obviously we might go with four bowlers and if conditions are perceived to be batting-friendly we might opt for five bowlers," the Indian said. 

"Well, more or less that has been the pattern for the last 24 months or so wherein the team management has made the choices about the team composition.

"As of now, the conditions we found, we expect the ball to seam around a bit on day one. On days two and three, they are going to be very good batting conditions. We will take into consideration the extent of moisture tomorrow on the surface and we will take it from there," Bangar added. 

The former Indian all-rounder also hinted at batsman Rohit Sharma being picked up for the side ahead of Ajinkya Rahane.