South Africa opener Dean Elgar feels toss will play an important role in tougher Indian conditions during the four-Test series and said they will look to put the Indian new ball bowlers under pressure early on.
"Generally, if you look at the sub-continent, conditions do tend to get a little tougher (later on). I am not sure what the wicket looks like, to be honest with you, I have not had a look. Generally, Indian conditions do tend to deteriorate, so the toss is quite important," said Elgar while addressing the media after the team's practice session.
With most of the South Africans, including Faf du Plessis, heaping praise on India's top spinner R Ashwin, Elgar too joined the chorus.
"No doubt, he is a very good bowler. I think he is possibly India's spearhead when it comes to the bowling attack, which is great challenge, something I really look forward to," Elgar said.
The 28-year-old said they were preparing to meet Ashwin's challenge, though he did admit that "facing the guy in the middle and preparing in the nets are two different things, but you have got to prepare with the resources that you have."