Harbhajan warns New Zealand of a tough tour

Harbhajan Singh has warned New Zealand of a gruelling upcoming tour of India, saying that the hosts had not forgotten the 2-0 series drubbing late last year on fresh, batting-unfriendly wickets in New Zealand.

"In India we don't play in gardens like they do in New Zealand," he said in a television interview. "I can't wait to get my hands on the ball and have a go at the Kiwis. They will struggle here."

But Harbhajan hastened to point out that India would not prepare vicious turners to defeat New Zealand. "I have forgotten the last time we played on a square turner in India," he said. "Wickets here are good for both batsmen and bowlers.

"The whole team is looking to avenge the defeat in New Zealand. We want to show we can beat them on good wickets."