We are prepared to attack Indian bowlers : Mark Boucher

South African wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher today had a note of caution for the Indian bowlers saying his team is prepared to 'attack' the bowling to put little bit of pressure on them.

Addressing the media after a nearly three-hour-long practice session at the M A Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the first test starting here on March 26, he said, ''In a test match, you have to get a mix of defence and attack.

''If the time comes, we will attack the Indian bowling a little bit more to put pressure on them. We got to do it to get ourselves in good position ''We are not worried much about the conditions here. We have got good fast bowlers and spinners like Paul Harris,'' Boucher said.

''We have already played in these type of conditions in Bangaladesh before the tour of India. Moreover, we have good young players with back up from seniors in the team. We are looking foward to the day one of the test match,'' he added.

To a question on whether team discussed about sledging in the wake of ICC coming out strongly against it, Boucher said ''we have not discussed anything about that. We are all matured enough to know what to do on the cricket field.

''As long as we keep everything under limits there is no problem,'' he said.

Replying to a question, Boucher said his team was not worried about the presence of Gary Kirsten as the Coach and Paddy Upton as support member of the Indian team.

''We are not really worried what they discuss,'' he said adding ''it is the game of cricket that matters more.'' South Africa Strike Bowler Dale Steyn said he would be under no pressure as he has a good back-up in bowlers like Nitini and Paul Harris.

''We will go through the video analysis and bowl to the weakness of the Indian batsmen,'' he said.

Steyn also said he doesn't mind bowling longer spells despite humid conditions in Chennai.

Pointing out the success of Shaun Pollock and Glen McGrath, he said ''it is the way how your bowl than the speed.'' Leading South Africa batsman H M Amla said spinners would play a major role in the series.

''We have prepared quite well and we will take them accordingly'', he added.

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