MUMBAI, April 14 -- One of the concerns about youngsters playing in IPL is that they can get carried away by the extra attention that early success and fame brings. It is not difficult to judge who is playing to the gallery and who is playing for the team. With so much money in the game, team first is certainly not an easy trait to inculcate among the players.
Someone like Abhishek Sharma is box-office stuff. The dashing batter's explosive style can have fans demanding more. To maintain the competitive edge, not to get carried away by the adulation is of utmost importance.
When the runs are not coming, there's a doubt whether it is due to technical reasons or distractions. Scores of 24, 6, 1, 2 and 18 were certainly a cause for concern fo...