New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) Instant stardom in Indian cricket has often proved to be fickle and unnerving for talented individuals but Shubman Gill believes that having the right people around helped him immensely in maintaining the balance required in his heady journey.

Considered the next megastar of Indian batting after the peerless Virat Kohli, the 23-year-old Punjab man has enjoyed a dream four months in international cricket between December to March, and is one of the architects of Gujarat Titans’ consistent run for the second IPL season in a row.

For a young man who has achieved a lot of fame and adulation, how does he handle success while having a balanced approach towards life? “I think it has a lot to do with the upbringing and the friends around me. I don’t have many ‘yes people’ (hanger ons) around me. I have more friends around me who are challenging my decisions, whatever they may be on field or off field. So that really helps,” Gill told

Source: PTI News