New Delhi, Mar 11: The Australians may tend to believe otherwise but volatile Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh insists he is not arrogant but just a fighter.

The colourful off-spinner, who, along with Andrew Symonds figured prominently in the racism saga in Australia, said he was not arrogant but asserted he would not take it lying down if his integrity was questioned.

"I`m not arrogant but I do stand up for my rights (especially) when somebody questions my integrity," the star India player was quoted as saying.

Though he did not disclose the details, Harbhajan made it clear that there was enough war of words between the players during India`s tour of Australia.

"The stuff they say I can`t even mention on TV you know, the kind of stuff I have heard on ground. I think the best way was to show it on the field... was to play the best cricket.

To win the series was the best way to answer people," he said.

Since the Sydney row, Harbhajan was greeted with boos by the hostile Australian crowd wherever he went but the off-spinner said he took it in his stride.

"I think they (Australian fans) love me because they like fighters and I`m the kind of guy who will fight. Whenever I`m on the field I will definitely fight. I feel so proud whenever I represent my country and don the national colours.

"When representing my country, I`ll fight for the people of India. For them, I`ll definitely fight and I`ll try to win each and every match," he said, hinting there would not be any let up in his aggression.