The former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has lauded India’s star batter following his maiden assignment as test captain in the five-match test series against England.

He felt proud of his protege and Indian skipper Shubman Gill after he led the team to a 2-2 draw. Yuvraj has highlighted how the ICC Men’s player of the Month for July 2025 brushed the doubts regarding his overseas form.

“There were a lot of question marks over his overseas record. The guy became the captain and scored four Test hundreds. It’s just unbelievable that when you’re given responsibility, how you take it,” said Yuvraj.

“So, very proud of them. I certainly feel it’s a win for us, although it’s a drawn series, because it’s a young team. And it’s not easy to go and play well in England and prove yourself.”

Shubman Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40 from the five centuries which included four centuries. He was also named as the Player of the series.

He also showered praise on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar for a gusty, marathon stand to draw the fourth test in Manchester.

“The moment in the tournament was when India drew the Test series. I’ve never seen, in a very long time, Washington and Jadeja got hundreds and drew a Test match,” he added.

“That speaks volumes. Obviously Jadeja has been there for a long time. But I think Washington Sundar, as a youngster coming into the team, I think it was incredible to do what he did.”

Yuvraj conceded that what made India’s resilient display through the five test series all the more remarkable was the fact that they did so in the absence of veterans in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

“I think it’s just fantastic because I felt when you have a young team going to England, it’s a lot of pressure.

“You’re filling the boots of somebody like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, it’s not easy. I think the guys took it head-on.”

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended up in 2-2 draw after India secured a 6-run victory in the final test at The Oval.