Singh, who turned 23 earlier this month, said the Indian team had not forgotten the 2-0 Test drubbing in New Zealand last December on green top wickets that made life difficult for batsmen.

"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."

Stephen Fleming's tourists will play two Tests, followed by a one-day series also featuring world champions Australia, during the seven-week tour which starts on September 23.

Singh was nicknamed the Turbanator by the Australian press a play on his Sikh headgear after a sensational haul of 32 wickets in three Tests against Steve Waugh's world beaters three years ago.

The series, regarded as one of the best played in recent times, saw India win 2-1 after suffering a heavy defeat in the first Test and following on 274 runs behind in the second.

In his last 11 Tests at home, Singh has taken 77 wickets to emerge as India's main strike bowler on tracks that assist spinners.

But he denied the Indians will prepare turning wickets to beat the Kiwis.

"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."

Singh's comments came a day after Indian captain Saurav Ganguly also predicted a hard time for the Kiwis, saying he was looking forward to winning both Test matches.

New Zealand, who lost to India in the Super Sixes round of the World Cup earlier this year, warded off the threat from spin king Muttiah Muralitharan to draw both Tests in Sri Lanka in May.

Fleming, the Kiwi skipper, has said he regarded the Indian tour as the "ultimate challenge" for his team.

The first Test will be played in either Kanpur or Ahmedabad from October 8, while the second will be held in Mohali from October 16.