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Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind Shubman Gill as India's new Test captain, emphasizing the need for patience. The former spinner believes Gill will prove his leadership mettle given time, praising his batting prowess. India's young squad, led by Gill, will face England in a five-Test series next year. Harbhajan expressed optimism about the team's strength despite its inexperience.

Key Points: Harbhajan Singh Backs Shubman Gill as New India Test Captain

  • Harbhajan Singh backs Shubman Gill's leadership potential
  • India transitions to a young Test squad post Rohit-Kohli era
  • Gill to lead India in England Test series 2025
  • Former spinner calls team 'dum waali' (strong)
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Give some time to him; he will rise to the occasion: Harbhajan Singh backs new Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill

Harbhajan Singh supports Shubman Gill's Test captaincy, urging patience as the young leader takes charge post Rohit-Virat era.

"Give some time to Gill, he will rise to the occasion. – Harbhajan Singh"

Jalandhar, June 12

Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), Harbhajan Singh, on Wednesday backed the right-hand batter Shubman Gill, who was appointed the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format of the game recently and said that he should be given timeto gave the results.

After batting wizards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid adieu to Test cricket last month, India was left short on experience. With India bereft of its torchbearers, the management turned to youngsters to mark the beginning of a new era. After their decision, the captaincy baton was passed from Rohit to Gill.

Speaking on Shubman Gill's Test captaincy, Harbhajan told media, "Every captain has the capability to carry forward the legacy. Captains are not made in 1-2 months. You give some time to Gill, he will rise to the occasion, and you will see how capable he is as a captain. We have already seen him as a batter, that he is 'Gill Sahab the great'."

Further, the 44-year-old spoke about the upcoming tour of England, where the young brigade will play five Test matches from June to August 2025, with matches scheduled at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

"We hope that India does well once again on English soil. Best wishes to Shubman Gill and Team India. It is a young team but a 'dum waali team'," the former spinner added.

India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. (ANI)

The English squad: Ben Stokes (Durham) - Captain, Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Sam Cook (Essex), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments on the article about Shubman Gill's Test captaincy:
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Amit K.
Bhajji is right - we need to be patient with Gill. Remember how people doubted Dhoni initially? Every great captain needs time to settle. The England tour will be tough but I believe in this young team's talent 🇮🇳 #InGillWeTrust
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Priya R.
Excited to see fresh leadership! But honestly worried about experience - England conditions are brutal for new captains. Hope Gill gets proper guidance from seniors like Bumrah and Jadeja. Still, change is good after 10+ years of Kohli/Rohit era.
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Rahul S.
"Dum waali team" indeed! 😄 Love Bhajji's confidence. But let's be real - replacing legends isn't easy. Gill has shown maturity beyond his years. That 91 at Gabba under pressure proves he's got the temperament for big moments.
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Sanjana M.
Why not Pant as captain? He's more experienced in Tests and has that aggressive mindset. Gill is brilliant but this feels rushed. Hope selectors know what they're doing. England series will be the real test!
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Vikram J.
As a Punjab da puttar, so proud to see Gill leading India! 🎉 But pressure will be massive - entire nation's expectations + filling Kohli's shoes. Hope media gives him space to grow instead of instant criticism after every match.
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Neha P.
Interesting squad selection - no Pujara? England's swinging conditions need solid technique. Gill's captaincy aside, our batting looks fragile without Rohit/Virat. Hope the youngsters step up. At least we've got Bumrah to lead the bowling attack!

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