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. The manager said, "I will not waste any further time and start the work today itself."

• The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work today itself.
• The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.
• The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work today itself.
• The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.