'India is a formidable side and the Tests will be a tough challenge'

South Africa coach Russell Domingo has said he expected India to come hard at the visitors after losing both the T20 and ODI series against South Africa.

"They are a formidable side in their conditions. They must be hurting at the defeats in T20 and ODI series. We know they are going to be a tough challenge," he said. 

On the composition of the team's spin attack in the first Test starting at Mohali this week, Domingo said it will depend on the conditions of the pitch laid out for the game. 

"We have been hearing about a spin-friendly surface being prepared. We will look at the conditions and then decide. There are a few options. Imran Tahir is an attacking option as he's an aggressive bowler," he said.