Swashbuckling Canadian batsman Rizwan Cheema said Sunday he is a huge fan of Pakistan great Imran Khan, setting his sights on emulating the World Cup-winning skipper. Imran, who lifted the World Cup for Pakistan in 1992, was one of the world's top all-rounders in a golden era alongside Ian Botham of England, India's Kapil Dev and Richard Hadlee of New Zealand.
After retiring from cricket Imran went into politics and heads his own Tehrik-e-Insaaf (Movement for Justice) party in Pakistan. "The only hero in my life is Imran, since I was born. I have met him but a very basic interaction. His captaincy, approach to the game and the way he presents himself," Pakistan-born Cheema said.
"Whenever I watch him on television and the way he speaks, I am enamoured and want to emulate him if I ever get a chance," said Cheema, who admitted Canada could not compete with cricket's big guns at the World Cup. "We are just working hard for almost a year now preparing for this event," said Cheema about the Canada team, playing their fourth World Cup.
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