Indians a different kettle of fish at home, says Wessels

Former South African captain Keppler Wessels is of the view that the South African team would have to struggle against the Indians, despite India's recent poor performance in Australia.

``At home the Indians are a different kettle of fish,'' said Wessels in an interview in Durban. He said that the Indians knew the South Africans' strength lay in their pace attack and added that it was unlikely that South Africa would find the conditions in India favourable to pace bowlers. Elaborating, he said that the South Africans should expect only spinning tracks in India and that it was highly likely that the Indians would play three spinners in the Test series.

There seems to be a doubt about the availibility of Paul Adams, but Wessels said even if Adams went on tour, South Africa could have a problem. ``The Indians demolished Shane Warne the last time out so Adams will not be a deterent,'' he said.