Shubman Gill will take Indian cricket right to the top of the world: Harbhajan Singh

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that Shubman Gill has the ability of taking Indian cricket to the next level with his leadership attributes. Despite India trailing England 2-1 after three Tests in the ongoing five-match Test series, Gill's batting and captaincy has been praised by the majority of the cricket community. 

Harbhajan also feels that instead of trying to emulate past Indian skippers, it would be ideal if Gill leverages his skills to bring out the best in him.

"Everyone's methods are different. Their natures are different, their personalities are different. Shubman Gill cannot be Ganguly or Virat or Dhoni. They are all different. He needs to be the best version of himself, and he has that ability. And he will learn. I am telling you, Shubman will not only lead India well - he will take Indian cricket right to the top of the world," stated Harbhajan, as quoted by India Today.

Harbhajan feels that Gill's fundamentals in batting could make him a pillar of the team in the future. "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 really good," added Harbhajan.

Should not judge them too quickly: Harbhajan

The ex-World Cup winner reinstated his stance that the current Test team deserves more time before being judged, adding that the players have showcased their potential to become a world-beating team.

"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," noted Harbhajan.

India will take on England at Old Trafford in the fourth Test of the series. Gill, who has scored 607 runs in six innings, will be aiming on leading from the front and helping his team draw level to make it all to play for in the final clash of the high-octane series.