Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that playing against India in their home conditions will be a tough challenge for the defending World Test Championship (WTC) champions South Africa, noting that India are strong both at home and abroad and expecting a high-quality contest at Eden Gardens. India will face off against South Africa in the first match of the two-Test series, starting on Friday in Kolkata.

While Ganguly said that it will be a tough tour for South Africa, he also noted that the Proteas are a good side and it should be a "high-quality contest."

"The first Test starts in Kolkata in a few days, and it's going to be a tough tour for South Africa. Playing against India in India is never easy. India is a...