In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said, "I saw a snake here."

A

He said that he had seen a snake there.

B

He said that he saw a snake here.

C

He said that he saw a snake there.

D

He said that he had seen a snake.