Can an Indian sportsman become a PM candidate like Imran Khan?

[saadsahabjee]

It is just amazing to know what this man has achieved in such a short amount of time. first ,winning worldcup for Pakistan , Making international standard cancer hospital and then enter politics and overthrow two of the main parties (PML N AND PPP) of Pakistan in power for decades to become PM ....

Can a indian player do the same such as sachin or kohli in the future?

 

[Mamoon]

Sachin doesn’t have leadership qualities and Kohli is not the political type.

I think Ganguly and Dravid are two ex-players who can achieve success in political.

 

[DeadBall]

He is revered as a God there, can achieve Super Duper Mega Ultra Superstar Leader status ala Kim Jong but think he is a bit soft spoken for that.

 

[Xoib]

Sachin doesn’t have leadership qualities and Kohli is not the political type.

I think Ganguly and Dravid are two ex-players who can achieve success in political.

It’s easy for a sportsman to become a politician the challenge is what Imran Khan did start from scratch and challenge the status quo.Almost impossible what he has achieved

 

[CricketCartoons]

So it takes one to be a celebrity to become a PM candidate? Not a good advertisement for democracy. When ordinary people from marginalized communities can become PM candidate, then we are cooking.

 

[enkidu_]

It's not a mere cosmetic translation from "cricketer" to "politician", there's a lot (+20 years) of philanthropy/struggle behind it.

PTI in the '97 general elections didn't get a single NA seat - and this is years after the WC and even founding SKMCH - while in 2002, it only got one : Imran Khan, and that in his own den (Mianwali).

It's because the political system in Pak is such that it's too localized and thus favoring to crypto feudal electables : the issues are "local" and it doesn't matter if Imran Khan is good/not, it's all about the local candidate, himself chosen on the basis of biraderi (tribal pride).

If Pakistan didn't have a parliamentary but a presidential government system, where you choose directly the candidate aiming on a national (=/= local ; =/= biraderi) level, Imran Khan would have won years ago (prob. 2013), but such configuration doesn't fit the federation (not enough homogeneity/could create the local tensions which are cancelled by the crypto feudal "electables").

 

[Swashbuckler]

The PM in India will have to be Hindi speaking from North (preferably Uttar Pradesh) or West (lesser chance) because of demographic reasons. So that rules out guys like Dravid, Ganguly, Kumble, Ashwin, Laxman, Azhar, Srinath etc. Unlike in Pakistan religion isn't a common binding factor in India. For instance I rule out the possibility of a Hindu Tamil ever being Indian PM one day, you may see a Muslim one day as Indian PM but never a Tamil.

We haven't had famous cricketers from Uttar Pradesh so probably the closest one can get is Dhoni (his parents are from UP) who is from neighboring Bihar (now Jharkhand). But I hope he never ventures into politics, running a country is different compared to barking instructions to 10 men on a field.

 

[Varun]

Indian cricketers are too small time to actually push for crafting a political party that will win across hundreds of seats country wide.

It will take decades of effort, and would need the BJP and Congress to be at a low ebb, as well as the regional parties to be nowhere on the scene.

 

[PakLFC]

Indian cricketers do not have the personality or desire to lead the country. At most after retiring they try their hand at commentary or some business venture. Amitabh Bachchan, though not a cricketer but their biggest celebrity tried politics many years back. We know how that turned out!

 

[Itachi]

Celebrity rarely wins elections in india. In mu opinion, indians differentiate the two aspects very well. Horses for courses.

 

[Xoib]

Lol at Indians thinking Imran became PM just because he was a famous cricketer IK had to prove himself for 22 years to get to this stage

 

[KingKhanWC]

Sure maybe one day this could be a possibilty for India.

But imo so far no Indian cricketer would make the sacrifices or have the determination of Imran Khan to do what he has done.

 

[Mamoon]

Lol at Indians thinking Imran became PM just because he was a famous cricketer IK had to prove himself for 22 years to get to this stage

Without cricket, it would have taken him 220 years. You cannot make it big in Pakistan politics unless you are extremely rich (which also brings power and influence) or if you are a well loved public figure.

Imran’s popularity as a cricketing legend helped him in quest to collect donations for his cancer hospital, and his cricket career along with his cancer hospital gave him the momentum to start his political career.

Without cricket, maybe he would still have somehow managed to establish a cancer hospital and enter politics but it would have been a thousand times harder.

Hence, it is indeed true that his career as a cricketer provided him with a launching pad for his career as a politician, and a lot of his political supporters’ loyalty go as far as back as his cricket career, without which he would have had far less support today.

 

[DeadBall]

Also don't think India are in that bad a situation as Pakistan and are looking for a Messiah to give them hope and make them believe again.

 

[Swashbuckler]

No one from India in the near future but do keep an eye on Arjuna Ranatunga, he is a successful politician and has been minister a few times. In recent years he has headed some heavyweight ministries like Ports, Shipping, Petroleum etc.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

No.

Politics is a dirty game. Likes of Kapil or Sachin would never go near it.

IIRC Azharuddin was affiliated with BJP?

 

[Swashbuckler]

No.

Politics is a dirty game. Likes of Kapil or Sachin would never go near it.

IIRC Azharuddin was affiliated with BJP?

Azhar has always been with Congress, even won a seat in the 2009 General Elections from Uttar Pradesh (North India). He is from Hyderabad (South India) but has never stood for elections in his home state.

 

[James]

Most of them are either wildly popular but too quiet, or very vocal but only modestly popular.

Even a guy like Dravid, whose name has been mentioned a few times, is far too gentlemanly and straight-laced to survive in the grubby world of politics.

You need fanfare, charisma, brashness of opinion, cunning and pragmatism all rolled into one. Thus I can only think of Ganguly as a credible all-round package.

 

[finalfantasy7]

gautam gambir - as you already have a right wing nutjob in power. gautam will perfectly take over - considering what he talks about. Also ravi shastri

Yuvraj singh - maybe

 

[Rana]

I think Dhoni has that aura, leadership sense. I doubt he would want to end his gift as a leader merely as a head coach in cricket one day. He can do so much more!

 

[AssassinatedDevil]

Imran Khan has to be amongst the most successful people to have come out of the subcontinent. It takes a lot to achieve this much in life across different fields.

 

[DRsohail]

Sachin doesn’t have leadership qualities and Kohli is not the political type.

I think Ganguly and Dravid are two ex-players who can achieve success in political.

Ganguly can do it>Dravid is not of thst type i think.

 

[someone21]

People are missing the point. From being loved by 90% to 50% of population. That's not easy to do and that's the really challenge. These players may make take the low-profile roles, but not the key role.

And these are all elites, so may not be aware of ground reality, thus it's mostly not good to have celebs as politicians.

 

[Square Drive]

Ravindra Jadeja can.

 

[JaDed]

No movie star,cricket star etc will ever become PM, they at best will become CM of a state nothing more. Indian National politics is either by birth(Gandhi clan) or by getting up from grassroots within a party, two extremes sadly.

 

[amax]

Ganguly and Dhoni have the charisma , but its not enough you need a vision and plan like Imran to attract the masses. Just like Imran gave hope to youth but in India MODI is attracting the similar audience.

 

[BlackShadow]

The direction Pakistan was heading, awaam wished for a drastic change in leadership and this is where Imran's image as a superstar leader seemed like the only hope.

In India's case however, things are not as desperate, so no chance of a celebrity PM.

 

[hafeezrocks]

No movie star,cricket star etc will ever become PM, they at best will become CM of a state nothing more. Indian National politics is either by birth(Gandhi clan) or by getting up from grassroots within a party, two extremes sadly.

and Pakistan has the trend of Cricketers and Filmstars becoming Head of the State? Imran achieved what was never possible, everything from the scratch people laughed at him that politics is not the cup of tea of a Cricketer but he proved everyone wrong with hard work for 20 Years.

This is not equivalent to an established party giving ticket to an Indian Cricketer leading to his victory. Imran made his own party and did something like Kejriwal on a National scale.

 

[hafeezrocks]

Imran Khan is a combination of Successful Indian Cricketer + Hard Work and Reach of Modi.

 

[JaDed]

and Pakistan has the trend of Cricketers and Filmstars becoming Head of the State? Imran achieved what was never possible, everything from the scratch people laughed at him that politics is not the cup of tea of a Cricketer but he proved everyone wrong with hard work for 20 Years.

This is not equivalent to an established party giving ticket to an Indian Cricketer lead OK no to his victory. Imran made his own party and did something like Kejriwal on a National scale.

Imran could make his own party because he was a big time cricketer, Arvind was a nobody interms of that,massive difference and inspite of that Arvind would never be able to become PM in next 20 years.

The only person that comes to mind is Vajpayee who was there from initial days of his party(BJP) and still took forever to become the PM in terms of democratic experience.

Also thought the topic was whether Indian player can become a PM candidate answer was no and reason given not sure why r u getting offended :/

 

[Xoib]

Without cricket, it would have taken him 220 years. You cannot make it big in Pakistan politics unless you are extremely rich (which also brings power and influence) or if you are a well loved public figure.

Imran’s popularity as a cricketing legend helped him in quest to collect donations for his cancer hospital, and his cricket career along with his cancer hospital gave him the momentum to start his political career.

Without cricket, maybe he would still have somehow managed to establish a cancer hospital and enter politics but it would have been a thousand times harder.

Hence, it is indeed true that his career as a cricketer provided him with a launching pad for his career as a politician, and a lot of his political supporters’ loyalty go as far as back as his cricket career, without which he would have had far less support today.

thats true but even 22 years is no small time frame its 1/3 of a normal man's life especially for a guy who had so many options even Mandela's struggle was around 30 years.

What IK has achieved is remarkable hopefully he odes justice to his struggle now.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Kirti Azad
Manoj Prabhakar
Azharuddin
Navjot Singh Sidhu

Cricketer turned Politicians and Laughter Comedians.

 

[PakLFC]

India does not have one person like IK's courage and commitment. They all come then fade away within a few years. Many Indian celebrities and cricketers have tried there hand in politics with most getting nowhere. At most they join a party then live a good comfortable life.

 

[Swashbuckler]

India does not have one person like IK's courage and commitment. They all come then fade away within a few years. Many Indian celebrities and cricketers have tried there hand in politics with most getting nowhere. At most they join a party then live a good comfortable life.

Not true for celebs, especially down South. Tamil Nadu has been ruled for most parts of the last 4 decades by movie superstars and very successfully too, hence the high HDI and development compared to other parts of the country. Problem is that not knowing Hindi is a real obstacle in PM ambitions, for non Hindi speaking people in India it is impossible to be PM because demography works against them. Pakistan is not just a much smaller country but also united by Islam so someone like Imran can galvanize public support across all provinces. But in India there are additional complexities like caste and language which number in the thousands.

 

[Varun]

Not true for celebs, especially down South. Tamil Nadu has been ruled for most parts of the last 4 decades by movie superstars and very successfully too, hence the high HDI and development compared to other parts of the country. Problem is that not knowing Hindi is a real obstacle in PM ambitions, for non Hindi speaking people in India it is impossible to be PM because demography works against them. Pakistan is not just a much smaller country but also united by Islam so someone like Imran can galvanize public support across all provinces. But in India there are additional complexities like caste and language which number in the thousands.

With that said, we have had the likes of Deve Gowda and Narasimha Rao become PM of India - the latter for a memorable full 5 year term.

 

[zzebie]

With that said, we have had the likes of Deve Gowda and Narasimha Rao become PM of India - the latter for a memorable full 5 year term.

Narasimha Rao spoke fluent Hindi. Infact spoke multiple languages fluently.

 

[TM Riddle]

No harm in learning Hindi if you dream of holding the biggest executive post in the country. Almost 50 percent of the population can speak the language and only a novice would expect Indians to elect someone who isn't willing to speak a language understood and spoken by the majority in the country.
If you are adamant on speaking Tamil then stay and rule Tamilnadu.
Nobody cares about your incomprehensible language here.

 

[TM Riddle]

I mean if Imran could only speak Pashto would he have gotten the same mandate? I highly doubt it.

 

[Varun]

No harm in learning Hindi if you dream of holding the biggest executive post in the country. Almost 50 percent of the population can speak the language and only a novice would expect Indians to elect someone who isn't willing to speak a language understood and spoken by the majority in the country.
If you are adamant on speaking Tamil then stay and rule Tamilnadu.
Nobody cares about your incomprehensible language here.

Sure, but which Tamilian has pitched his claim for PM's post that you are going off on a train against him/her?

 

[boomboomcheema]

I mean if Imran could only speak Pashto would he have gotten the same mandate? I highly doubt it.

Impossible. How can a leader even connect with the masses without a common language?

 

[TM Riddle]

Sure, but which Tamilian has pitched his claim for PM's post that you are going off on a train against him/her?

I was merely replying in the same tone as our new resident Tamilian used to somehow depict the political situation in India as inherently discriminatory to the people from South because of different cultural practices and languages.

 

[TM Riddle]

Impossible. How can a leader even connect with the masses without a common language?

Try explaining that to the Dravidian propagandists on the forum.

 

[BlackShadow]

India does not have one person like IK's courage and commitment. They all come then fade away within a few years. Many Indian celebrities and cricketers have tried there hand in politics with most getting nowhere. At most they join a party then live a good comfortable life.

Strong leadership emerges as a response to need. If Pakistan was a flourishing economy with peace and security, Imran wouldn't be as motivated as he is today.

 

[Itachi]

Strong leadership emerges as a response to need. If Pakistan was a flourishing economy with peace and security, Imran wouldn't be as motivated as he is today.

Exactly. On the other side, people also won't be asking for a savior.

It reminds me of why Amitabh Bacchan got so popular during the 80s as the angry young man. The society needed a figure like him due socio economic difficulties and he somehow filled up those voids.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It's a weird question because in order to become PM of a country you have to prove yourself as a leader which btw Imran did through persistence and hardwork of nearly 20 years for which he deserves credit. Same applies to any Indian. You don't just get to the top in politics just like that. Even if Sachin, Gavaskar wish to go down same route today it will take them many years to even be taken seriously let alone winning the damn thing. I don't even think this is a thing Indians should really be worried about. At the end of the day its yet another celebrity taking power in Pakistan. India takes immense pride in a system which lets people like Kejriwal, Modi with no political background or stardom gain immense power through their work. That's the way to go.

We wish Imran well but for Pakistan to grow into a strong democracy they must have the system in place which lets the poorest and the most marginalized dream of making it big.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Sachin doesn’t have leadership qualities and Kohli is not the political type.

I think Ganguly and Dravid are two ex-players who can achieve success in political.

Politics is a dirty business. Imran was willing to get into the mud with these people. Credit to him. Most of these stars who have already achieved everything simply don't care or don't have the guts to have their hands dirty in politics.

 

[troodon]

In South India may be. A lot of Movie stars tried their hand and failed miserably in politics. At best they can win an MLA or MP seat.

Even in South India, now, there is no guarantee that a Sports/Movie star will succeed. Times are changing.

 

[PakLFC]

Not true for celebs, especially down South. Tamil Nadu has been ruled for most parts of the last 4 decades by movie superstars and very successfully too, hence the high HDI and development compared to other parts of the country. Problem is that not knowing Hindi is a real obstacle in PM ambitions, for non Hindi speaking people in India it is impossible to be PM because demography works against them. Pakistan is not just a much smaller country but also united by Islam so someone like Imran can galvanize public support across all provinces. But in India there are additional complexities like caste and language which number in the thousands.

Even then you still do not have a figure like IK. This is coz none of your celebs have the desire when they are happy being business people. If Modi a formerr tea boy can be PM then no reason why Amitabh Bachchan could not be. It is down to how badly you want it.

 

[PakLFC]

Strong leadership emerges as a response to need. If Pakistan was a flourishing economy with peace and security, Imran wouldn't be as motivated as he is today.

That is not an answer! Many like Amitabh Bachchan tried there hand at politics only to end up with egg on their faces No Indian celebrity has the guts to remain and struggle in politics for 22 years. IK is a very special man for sure. I can not think of any other person who started a political party then went on to become PM. You have plenty of needs as well even today.

 

[Messi]

Hope not. What does a sportsman know about running a government.

 

[CricketCartoons]

If sports and philanthropy had anything to do with him becoming a PM candidate, it wouldn't have taken 23 years in politics. That is like saying tea selling was one of the reason Modi became a PM.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Hope not. What does a sportsman know about running a government.

Says someone from a country who is going to be led by an intellectual like Rahul Pappu Gandhi in the future.

 

[Messi]

Says someone from a country who is going to be led by an intellectual like Rahul Pappu Gandhi in the future.

Cant see that ever happening. Dynasty and celebrities make the worst political leaders.

 

[Darkrai]

If sports and philanthropy had anything to do with him becoming a PM candidate, it wouldn't have taken 23 years in politics. That is like saying tea selling was one of the reason Modi became a PM.

Well said. Imran Khan didn't become a PM because he was a GOAT cricketer or because he was super famous, he became a PM because he was determined to bring change to his country- for which he struggled for 22 years. Cricket had nothing to do with his victory, it was those 22 years of struggle that made people give him a chance. It was his will of fire, undying determination that lead him to this stage. He had it all, money, fame, whatever but he left it because he was looking for something greater-and there are very few greater things than helping your country when it needs it the most.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

There is no such political requirement in India for a cricketer or other celebrities to start a party and win.In Tamil naadu & AP famous movie actors became Chief ministers multiple times except that we don’t have any examples of celebrities becoming top leaders.

By the way it’s insult to Imran Khan when people keep on saying a cricketer became PM when in fact he was retired decades back.

 

[Strike!]

For all intents and purposes, Imran's identity as a cricketer has taken a firm step back in the eyes of the Pakistani public. Most of the country's youth identifies him as a politician first, then a former cricketer.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

For all intents and purposes, Imran's identity as a cricketer has taken a firm step back in the eyes of the Pakistani public. Most of the country's youth identifies him as a politician first, then a former cricketer.

This.He retired from cricket 25 years ago.

In India we have many celebrities who are in politics and their respective fields as well.Mohd Kaif even contested election when he was playing in Ranji team as well (he lost that's a different story)

 

[Swashbuckler]

I mean if Imran could only speak Pashto would he have gotten the same mandate? I highly doubt it.

If you want to cite Pakistan as an example why not go back to 1971 when a great Bengali speaking leader was snubbed by West Pakistan and a genocide ensued culminating in the breakup of Pakistan.

Speaking Hindi should never be a parameter in deciding who is best fit to run the country. Since I can not quote example of a PM, let us look at ex President APJ Abdul Kalam who never spoke Hindi. Pretty sure in your bigoted mind he is inferior to Pratibha Patil because he spoke an incomprehensible language. By incomprehensible I hope you mean English because North Indians are slightly intellectually challenged in that matter.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

If you want to cite Pakistan as an example why not go back to 1971 when a great Bengali speaking leader was snubbed by West Pakistan and a genocide ensued culminating in the breakup of Pakistan.

Speaking Hindi should never be a parameter in deciding who is best fit to run the country. Since I can not quote example of a PM, let us look at ex President APJ Abdul Kalam who never spoke Hindi. Pretty sure in your bigoted mind he is inferior to Pratibha Patil because he spoke an incomprehensible language. By incomprehensible I hope you mean English because North Indians are slightly intellectually challenged in that matter.

APJ became president due to BJP.Also Devegowda hardly knew Hindi so not knowing Hindi will not be big deal to become PM.

 

[Itachi]

Even then you still do not have a figure like IK. This is coz none of your celebs have the desire when they are happy being business people. If Modi a formerr tea boy can be PM then no reason why Amitabh Bachchan could not be. It is down to how badly you want it.

IK like figure appears when economy is in depression and people are praying for a savior.

India isn't under any crisis hence there won't be any outcry for it.

If IK like figure contest in India, he will lose as of now.

If depression comes, only then the celeb has a chance.

 

[boomboomcheema]

IK like figure appears when economy is in depression and people are praying for a savior.

India isn't under any crisis hence there won't be any outcry for it.

If IK like figure contest in India, he will lose as of now.

If depression comes, only then the celeb has a chance.

Imran Khan formed his own party and struggled for 22 years, come back and talk when an Indian Celeb does it.

Your next Prime Minister is Rahul Gandhi, shows the voting pattern among Indians who are slaves to the Gandhi Clan.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Imran Khan formed his own party and struggled for 22 years, come back and talk when an Indian Celeb does it.

Your next Prime Minister is Rahul Gandhi, shows the voting pattern among Indians who are slaves to the Gandhi Clan.

Imran is in politics for 22 years because Pakistan didn't had any other options.Even he has to compromise at the end to get power.

 

[Darkrai]

Sorry but no Indian cricketer could ever match Imran Khan, he is too great.

 

[PakLFC]

IK like figure appears when economy is in depression and people are praying for a savior.

India isn't under any crisis hence there won't be any outcry for it.

If IK like figure contest in India, he will lose as of now.

If depression comes, only then the celeb has a chance.

No! If a tea seller like Modi can be PM is shows that there is a way iif you want it badly enough. The thing is that no Indian celebrity or Cricketer has ever been ambitious enough to lead the country. There are many small time ex cricketers in Indian politics like Navjot Sidhu but they lack the conviction to be perspective PM's.

 

[ahmedzee]

Someone who is ultra anti Indian can do that in India, ie. Become a pm.

I am thinking a hate filled Gautam Ghambir has a chance.

 

[Pakistanian]

Someone who is ultra anti Indian can do that in India, ie. Become a pm.

I am thinking a hate filled Gautam Ghambir has a chance.

Gambhir has a Napoleon complex and lacks the charisma and credentials that Imran Khan has.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Gambhir has a Napoleon complex and lacks the charisma and credentials that Imran Khan has.

charisma alone will not help you win,if that's the case IK wouldn't have lost in multiple seats in 1997.Timing and caliber of oppositions is more important to win elections.

 

[shortbread]

Can an Indian sportsman become a PM candidate like Imran Khan?

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.....u heard it here first!

 

[boomboomcheema]

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.....u heard it here first!

Who is this no name? Some upcoming Cricketer or a retired one ?

 

[Afzal_K]

It is just amazing to know what this man has achieved in such a short amount of time. first ,winning worldcup for Pakistan , Making international standard cancer hospital and then enter politics and overthrow two of the main parties (PML N AND PPP) of Pakistan in power for decades to become PM ....

Can a indian player do the same such as sachin or kohli in the future?

Now whos obsessed with India?, but I think if anyone can, it would be Dhoni
Pakistan is different scenario, IK is very unique and was already doing charity etc and politics will always be handled by a seasoned political guy in Bharat
Everyone is excited that a hero has become a PM - its like watching a movie, let him perform first, I feel this going the Donald T4ump way, ppl will tend to forgive him on many things for his hero status. Ppl seem more excited for his personality so lets wait and watch if that poor guy gets work or not and if things improve

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Who is this no name? Some upcoming Cricketer or a retired one ?

He is current Indian sports minister and Olympic silver medalist in shooting.He will not become PM

 

[Fahdi]

How many Indian cricketers can match Imran Khan in the following regards:

1) Rockstar image
2) Legendary status in cricket
3) Higher education from a prestigious institution such as
Oxford.
4) Exemplary philanthropic efforts such as SKMH.

I may not be the most knowledgeable of person regarding Indian cricket but I can't think of any Indian cricketer who can match Imran in this regard.

One also has to understand that Imran Khan the politician was born as a consequence of the circumstances the country. Imran saw his homeland regressing and leeches sucking it dry and decided he needs to do something about it. Back in the early 90s he didn't want anything to do with the dirty world of politics. How many Indian cricketers would have the same outlook on affairs?

And lastly one cannot look past Imran's iron will and conviction. If you were to speak about 22 years of political struggle in front of a large multinational audience their first guess may be Mandela or maybe Gandhi, some may think of Jinnah. Not many people in history have shown the will to stick with their for over two decades despite such opposition.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Well said. Imran Khan didn't become a PM because he was a GOAT cricketer or because he was super famous, he became a PM because he was determined to bring change to his country- for which he struggled for 22 years. Cricket had nothing to do with his victory, it was those 22 years of struggle that made people give him a chance. It was his will of fire, undying determination that lead him to this stage. He had it all, money, fame, whatever but he left it because he was looking for something greater-and there are very few greater things than helping your country when it needs it the most.

Cricket played a huge part in his victory.

You are telling me without cricket he could have woken up in the corner of the street and still be challenging for candidancy today.

Imran s extremist followers are just laughable.

 

[someone21]

Cricket played a huge part in his victory.

You are telling me without cricket he could have woken up in the corner of the street and still be challenging for candidancy today.

Imran s extremist followers are just laughable.

Incorrect, cricket played the least role. People didn't vote for him due to his cricketing records. Had that been the case, he would have won earlier elections.

Cricket did help him make resources, connections, but the people themselves voted him big due to a weak fractured opposition or really lack of alternatives. Timing played the key part...

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Incorrect, cricket played the least role. People didn't vote for him due to his cricketing records. Had that been the case, he would have won earlier elections.

Cricket did help him make resources, connections, but the people themselves voted him big due to a weak fractured opposition or really lack of alternatives. Timing played the key part...

I guess what he saying is IK was able to come to politics mainly because of Cricket,otherwise its pretty difficult for individuals to build a party.This is true for most countries though.But him becoming PM is nothing to do with Cricket.Its as you say timing plus his own efforts.

 

[Vegitto1]

IMO, Imran's success as a politician has very little to do with cricket. If he was to get votes based on his cricketing success, he would have in the very first election. Our sub-continental people are very narrow-minded. They like to divide people on caste basis and associate a profession with a caste.

Abrar-ul-Haq is still seen as a "Merasi" and that is a key reason why he lost to Ahsan Iqbal. That is just one example. This is also the reason why so many religious figures fail at the polls, because even though we agree with them we don't see them as someone who can run a country.

Imran has worked hard for 22 years. That is a career in itself. No one has to wait 22 years to ride on the success of their previous career, that happens pretty much straight away.

Imran Khan's personality is such that no matter what his previous profession was, he would have achieved the same level of success due to his strong will-power.

Iqbal's sher:

"Khudi Ko Kar Buland Itna Ke Har Taqdeer Se Pehle
Khuda Bande Se Khud Puche, Bata Teri Raza Kya Hai"

This was specifically written for people like Imran Khan. 22 years of hard struggle with his sons, through thick and thin, on the run from Musharraf, the fall from the stage in 2013 - He faced every challenge Allah threw at him and got to where he is through sheer determination.

Forget Indian cricketers, I doubt not many people in history have done what he has and not many will in the future.

 

[someone21]

IMO, Imran's success as a politician has very little to do with cricket. If he was to get votes based on his cricketing success, he would have in the very first election. Our sub-continental people are very narrow-minded. They like to divide people on caste basis and associate a profession with a caste.

Abrar-ul-Haq is still seen as a "Merasi" and that is a key reason why he lost to Ahsan Iqbal. That is just one example. This is also the reason why so many religious figures fail at the polls, because even though we agree with them we don't see them as someone who can run a country.

Imran has worked hard for 22 years. That is a career in itself. No one has to wait 22 years to ride on the success of their previous career, that happens pretty much straight away.

Imran Khan's personality is such that no matter what his previous profession was, he would have achieved the same level of success due to his strong will-power.

Iqbal's sher:

"Khudi Ko Kar Buland Itna Ke Har Taqdeer Se Pehle
Khuda Bande Se Khud Puche, Bata Teri Raza Kya Hai"

This was specifically written for people like Imran Khan. 22 years of hard struggle with his sons, through thick and thin, on the run from Musharraf, the fall from the stage in 2013 - He faced every challenge Allah threw at him and got to where he is through sheer determination.

Forget Indian cricketers, I doubt not many people in history have done what he has and not many will in the future.

Wow, you talked about his personality, yet there aren't any achievements. Being PM as his first job ever in public life. It's not a good sign of democracy. It's unfortunate that some people think of him as a messiah who will change their country overnight.

And lastly, there are enough people who struggle, faced infinite challenges and work hard. So

 

[someone21]

I guess what he saying is IK was able to come to politics mainly because of Cricket,otherwise its pretty difficult for individuals to build a party.This is true for most countries though.But him becoming PM is nothing to do with Cricket.Its as you say timing plus his own efforts.

But most politician comes through their business money or family connections. It's not much different than IK cricket fame & money

But credit to him, that he struck to his work and made sure it was a journey, not a one-time chance.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

But most politician comes through their business money or family connections. It's not much different than IK cricket fame & money

But credit to him, that he struck to his work and made sure it was a journey, not a one-time chance.

Money along with fame will move you up far quicker than just Money.And in a cricket mad country like Pakistan one of their greatest Cricketer entering politics will at least give him massive publicity which can be at-least used as a foundation.I don't think any rich businessman without much political ability would have survived the losses IK suffered during beginning of his political career.Plus his charities also help.

End of day to sustain a career you obviously have to work hard like any filed.

 

[Darkrai]

Cricket played a huge part in his victory.

You are telling me without cricket he could have woken up in the corner of the street and still be challenging for candidancy today.

Imran s extremist followers are just laughable.

So why did Imran Khan won a grand total of 0 seats in 1997? He should have been way more popular as a cricketer then compared to now?. Why did it take him 22 years to win? Do you think having some social media following and vocal fans are enough to win election? Most people don't give a crap that he was a legendary cricketer when it comes to politics.

What he was able to achieve as a cricketer would have been achievable by any other person who had connections and money. It is what he was able to achieve after that is what is impressive.