India, April 10 -- In a league known for producing stars overnight, IPL's latest sensation, Priyansh Arya, has arrived. The 24-year-old lit up the tournament with a jaw-dropping century for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday, smashing 103 off just 42 balls, including nine towering sixes and seven boundaries - all in his fourth IPL innings.

This kind of spotlight can be overwhelming for any young gun. But his focus remains undeterred. In an exclusive chat with us, he says, cWhen you perform, you will get recognized. But, my focus remains on my ambitions, my cricket and what is ahead."

Hailing from Delhi, cricket was never a distraction, it was always the dream. And his family never let him waver: "My parents...