Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has opened up on against judging the current Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, too quickly. This came after India lost two Tests against England. And, Harbhajan feels the present side can become a world-beating side in the years to come.

Speaking to India Today, he said: “Results do not define how good the team has been. I have said before this tour as well, do not judge this team too early or too often. This is a young team that can turn into a world-beater. The match that they won in Birmingham – that was incredible. India could have won at Lord’s as well; they were quite close. And this team will learn a lot from this series. And the lessons they will take from this series, they will use to their favour in the future. We should not judge them too quickly.”

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He also shared that he never doubted Shubman Gill’s credentials as a captain and batter, considering his father has trained him quite well.

“Shubman Gill is a big player, and he will be the pillar of the Indian team for many years to come. How many Indian batters have come and stamped their authority in England? He definitely has the capability, and I never doubted his credentials for a moment in international cricket. His basics are so good. His father has worked so much on him. He has made Shubman repeat his drills at least a thousand times. And you can see that when he plays the ball,” Harbhajan Singh concluded.