India in for a big shock: Inzamam

"We lost the home series last year, now it could be India's turn," the Pakistani captain said.

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has fired the first salvo ahead of an away cricket series against India, saying his young team could spring a big surprise on the hosts.

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The Inzamam-led side was at the receiving end a year ago when India clinched both the Test and one-day series on their first full tour of Pakistan in nearly 15 years.

"India will be under pressure at home," Inzamam said ahead of the team's departure for India on Monday for three Test matches and six One-Day Internationals.

"We lost the home series last year, now it could be India's turn to lose a home series," he said.

The much-anticipated series, Pakistan's first in India since 1999, is also a personal challenge for Inzamam who has often been criticized for being too soft and passive as captain.

As the tourists were thrashed by formidable Australia in all three Tests earlier this season, Inzamam came under fire for missing two of the Tests due to injury.

But if he regains his fitness, the Pakistani skipper is set to achieve a milestone in the third and final Test in Bangalore where he will make his 100th Test appearance.

"We can beat India in India provided we remain mentally strong and play as a team, because team spirit will be a deciding factor," he said.