Think more about runs than captaincy: Gambhir

Adelaide, Jan 22 (IBNS) Young opening batsman Gautam Gambhir said like that as India struggled on seaming wickets Down Under, Australian batsmen would also have a tough time while playing on rank tuners in India.

"Every country prepares according to their strength. We should also at home prepare according to our strength. If Australia, South Africa and England come, we should also prepare rank turners. Then their temperament and technique would be tested," Gambhir said after a practice session here Sunday.

"There is a lot of grass (on pitches here) which has helped seamers. We shouldn´t be afraid to prepare turners. Then we would know if they are mentally strong. Then we would know if they still chit-chat and question our techniques," he said.

Asked if he sees himself as a future captain, Gambhir said: "I see myself scoring far more runs for India than (worrying) about (being) captain. That´s more satisfying. If I could be part of the winning squad overseas, that´s far more satisfying."

On his opening partner, Gambhir said: "As for Sehwag, we want him to bat as he does. He sets the game up for us. You have different players in the line-up, some hit straightaway while there are others who look to bat through the day. Viru is best when he is aggressive.

"If he bats freely, it makes difference to team. But if 11 players perform well on the field, it makes it an wasy task for Viru. As for Kohli, he can take confidence (from his knocks) in Perth."