Harbhajan Singh Interview: Shubman Gill becomes new captain of Indian Test team: Your opinion

Harbhajan Singh Interview: Shubman Gill becomes new captain of Indian Test team: Your opinion

Pankaj Kapahi had an exclusive conversation with former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. He openly questioned India’s legendary spinner about politics, from personal likes and dislikes to cricket, which Bhajji also gave a cool answer. Here is some part of the conversation between the two

If you ever get a chance to become the coach of any other country’s cricket team other than India, then which team would you like to coach?

First of all, I will always prefer India. But if you want to think other than India, then I would like to coach Australia’s team. I have always liked the system, professionalism and preparation for the match there.

You should be made the Chief Minister of Punjab for a day… So what will you do first?
I will first pay attention to the education of children, then I will try to get three food food in every house and the third thing – I will promote sports firmly because the game can change an entire system.

Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket, what is your opinion?

See, there was still 4-5 years of cricket left in Virat, but this is his personal decision. We should respect him. There was no pressure on them.

Which team were you with in the IPL 2025 final?
Heart always beats with Punjab, I wanted Punjab to win, but if Kohli’s team won, then he also congratulated him.

What is your lucky number and why?

My birthday comes on July 3, so 3 number is very special in my life. I used to wear number 3 jersey, then when my daughter was born on 27 July, I started wearing number 27 jersey. That day is the most memorable for me.

Will Rohit and Virat be seen playing in the 2027 World Cup?
This will completely depend on their fitness and performance. They still have time, but what will be the circumstances of that time, it will have to be seen.

Your opinion about the new Test captain of Indian team Shubman Gill?

Gill has a lot of talent and he is playing the captaincy very well in the Test match. The series against England will be a big test for him, but I am confident that he will cross it and will be seen captaining it continuously in future.

And will you contest the 2027 assembly elections?
If needed and Punjab feels my need, I will definitely fight. I want the youth to come forward and work for the development of the state.

What will you say on Shahid Afridi’s recent statements?

Afridi probably has to enter politics, like Imran Khan. Therefore, they are making such statements. I think Pakistan players enjoy talking without meaning.

So should Indo-Pak play cricket?
First the relationship between the two countries should improve. Cricket is a very small thing. Until the relationship is better, there should be no match.

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