Former Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has supported the test captain Shubman Gill Set to be a key figure in India’s future in the longest format, he said the batsman’s success can have a big impact on the team’s next phase.Ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6, Ashwin praised Gill’s captaincy and batting during India’s recent tour of England, where he led the team in a Test series for the first time.“Shubman Gill played a brilliant series in England. As soon as he was made the captain, he went there and performed well both with the bat and with his leadership. He scored runs in difficult situations and handled the pressure of captaincy with maturity. This shows his class and his ability to bat for a long time,” Ashwin told Geo Hotstar.Ashwin said the work done by Gill on his technique has helped him deal with the movement on the pitch better.“He has worked hard on his technique, especially keeping his bat closer to the pad, which has helped him reduce the gap between bat and pad, making him more powerful against the moving ball,” Ashwin said.While Gill is still waiting for the big innings on home soil as Test captain, Ashwin will be hoping to make an impact in familiar conditions.He said, “Yes, he has not done wonders with the bat on home soil as a captain yet, but with this change in his batting technique, I expect him to perform strongly on home soil as well. His success in Test cricket will play a big role in redefining India’s Test team. He is a player who can lead the batting order for years to come.”Ashwin also talked about India’s spin options for the Afghanistan Test if Ravindra Jadeja is unavailable. he hopes -Kuldeep Yadav To lead the spin attack, while Washington provides handsome support.Ashwin said, “In the absence of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack against Afghanistan. He is bowling with great rhythm and confidence. His ability to turn the ball both ways and his experience in home conditions make him a big threat.”He said, “Washington will play a beautiful supporting role. He is more defensive, a bowler who can also bat lower down the order. His accuracy and ability to bowl long spells will be useful on bad tracks. Both will be important for India’s success in this Test match.”Ashwin also said that he is keen to see whether homegrown star Harsh Dubey gets a chance to make his Test debut.He said, “However, I will have my eyes on Harsh Dubey. I am curious whether he will get a chance. We will have to wait and see whether the team goes with Manav Suthar or Harsh Dubey. But I have special interest in Dubey because he has had a good domestic season. He also had a very good IPL season. His performances work in his favour. I am looking forward to seeing him make his debut.”