During the hyped public spat between Chappell and Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan had openly accused India's coach of adopting double standards and instilling "fear and insecurity" among the national cricketers, but matters have taken a turn for the better.

"It took some time for me to get adjusted to a new coach. Today I enjoy playing under him (Chappell)," Harbhajan told the Press Trust of India.

"He has great knowledge about the game and it has been a very successful year for us under him. He has lifted our team to great heights."

Harbhajan has struggled to regain the form that saw him collect 32 wickets in three Tests against Australia in 2001 while none of his teammates managed more than three, but came back well in the one-dayers against England recently. He said it was his intent to pick up valuable tips from other contemporary spinners and apply it to his trade.

Harbhajan is part of the Test and one-day sides set to play five one-day internationals and four Tests against West Indies from May 12.