In his 22-year-old political struggle, Imran Khan maintained his status as a cricketer lord loved by the world--even rivals. however, in the weeks up to the general elections, the charismatic cricketer-turned politician fondly known as 'Kaptaan', attracted undue negative attention from Indian media. India's News 18 elaborated on how the term 'Taliban Khan' was coined, another local publication called him 'army puppet'. The Times Now live-coverage ran "India's enemy Imran to be PM". (Yes, every patriot Pakistani like Imran Khan is enemy of India not friend of Modi Like Nawaz Sharif). Debates on Indian news channels revolved around Imran's sincerity to the war on terror to him being 'selected' and not 'elected' to run the country. Some went on allege the premier-in-waiting was a face brought on by the army, others termed it a 'sham' democracy and doubted Imran Khan would be able to acheive anything as he was " far more at the mercy of military than his predecessor". Following his victory speech where he commented on India's media portrayal him as 'Bollywood villain', the PTI chairman stated that his incoming government would like better relations with the neighbouring country. Hosts and analysts on Indian media chided him for reading out a 'familiar' script. "if you take one step, we will take two" said Khan as he urged for better relations. But Indian media appeared offended by Imran Khan highlighting the Kashmir cause. "Kashmir can not be made a core issue" insisted a host on ABP. It was not right time to bring up Kashmir, added one of the guests. In a inrerview, former Indian cricketer and captain of world-cup winning team, Kapil Dev, praised Imran for his preserverance. " Imran was the first captain to push for neutral umpires, I know it then that he was a good man". he said. "Some of his closest friends are from India. He is well travelled. He has the rational to steer his country in a better direction and sense to work forwards what isbetter not just for Pakistan but for neighbouring country," dwelled Kapil. " no other cricketer has reached the level Imran has in politics-- It is all because of his dedication".
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