Shimla, May 24 -- As Shubman Gill takes over the reins of India's Test team ahead of the highly anticipated series against England, former cricketer Yograj Singh has praised the people behind the young captain's journey, his father and India great Yuvraj Singh.

While speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh emphasized the impact of strong mentorship and family support in shaping Gill's career.

"The credit for Shubman Gill's performance goes to his father and Yuvraj Singh," he said.

"If Shubman Gill has become the captain today and will stay for a long time, Yuvraj Singh's guidance will play and has played an essential role in that," he added.

Yograj, himself a former India international and father of Yuvraj Singh, highlighted how Yuvraj's cricke...