Anyone who has listened to Sidhu on television knows all about his Sidhuisms. For the handful:-) of Indians who don't know what it is: a Sidhuism is a statement usually combining colourful metaphor with bizarre logic.

His style of campaigning is as unique as his commentary, and there is little doubt that Sidhu will be the third Indian Test player, after Chetan Chauhan and Kirti Azad, who will make it to Parliament. Interestingly, all three men have been BJP candidates.

Enthusiastic BJP workers herald his arrival by exploding a series of firecrackers. As he alights from his Mahindra Scorpio, local leaders with garlands in their hands rush to him.

Clad in a printed check shirt, biscuit coloured jeans and sky blue turban, Sidhu accepts the garlands with a big smile.

"Bole So Nihal...Sat Sri Akal," shouts Sidhu welcoming the crowd. Unmindful of the soaring temperatures, people walk along with their hero.