New Delhi: Echoing the views of captain Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar said India would bank heavily on batsmen to thwart the mighty Australians in the four-Test series Down Under.

“Obviously we’ll need good totals. The more runs we get the better it is for bowlers,” Sachin told a television channel on Monday. “I am looking forward to the tour. It will be a challenging and exciting one.”

On his habit of succumbing in the 90s, Sachin said he was not too bothered about it.

“I am not allowed to speak about this… But sometimes a few decisions have not gone in my favour. That is part and parcel of the game. But it does not matter… What matters is whether India win matches or not.” (PTI)