Imran Khan had arrogance but never looked down on people, says Anshuman Gaikwad

Loved madly not only for his cricketing skills but also style Imran Khan had a certain arrogance about him but he never looked down upon people says former Indian skipper Anshuman Gaikwad as the former Pakistan speedster is likely to begin a new innings as his countrys premierImran today led Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI to victory in the general elections Gaikwad a contemporary of the former Pakistan skipper went down the memory lane and spoke about Imran a fearsome fast bowler who also bowled over fan by his killer looksHe knew that he was different His nature persona was different One could make out the difference easily between him and the then Pakistani team Gaikwad told PTI BhashaHe was a very educated man a very well mannered and knew how to carry himself and how to talk with whom He had arrogance about himself but that did not really show every time everywhere Otherwise he was quite friendly he added The Oxfordeducated Pasthun became a Member of Parliament in the 2002 and was again elected to the National Assembly in the 2013 elections when his party emerged as the second largest in the country by popular voteWhen asked whether Indian batsmen felt additional pressure against him Gaikwad said Imran was a proven match winner He was a different kind of bowler The best part was that he could bowl with the same intensity with new ball or old one He had the speed and variation with which he used to take wickets said the former opener who was amongst top three Indian batsmen during the Test series in Pakistan in 198384Gaiwkad said Imran was always very nice to talk to and he did not mind taking suggestions I remember one incident which was in Lahore during a Test match in early 80s During lunch time we were sitting next to each other He told me that I want to raise fund for a cancer hospitalI told him that with your contacts and status you should organise a match in UK where he was playing for Sussex I told him that a lot of people will respond as top cricketers were playing County there The following summer he organised two charity matches I mean he was nice to talk to He used to talk with respect He was not one of those who would look you down he addedGaikwad said apart from his cricketing skills Imran enjoyed huge fan following due to his killer looks Not only in India or Pakistan or UK He enjoyed huge fan following everywhere where he went He was very handsome tall Whether it is his hair style flair or run up people used to love thatI would say anybody who could beat him was Nawab Pataudi Nawab saab was also had killer looks he addedAlso Read Imran Khan Ready To Improve Ties With IndiaCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Except for the change in headline the story has been provided ASIS AS AVAILABLE without any verification or editing from our side Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever