'In March, it will be freezing cold in Russia. The conditions will be testing for us. Also, we will have to play on clay indoors, which does not suit our game,' Misra told IANS.

'We are not bothered about the players but the home advantage plays a crucial role. The reason why Russians lost to Israel at Tel Aviv is because they benefited from the home advantage.'

'Also, the tie will happen shortly after the Australian Open and it will be tough for us to adapt from the hard courts to clay. But we still have 5-6 months with us and we will come out with some plan. We will go out there fighting,' he said.