Sidhu emerges as X-factor in Punjab

Cricketer turned politician and TV comedian Navjot Singh Sidhu has emerged as the X-factor in the run-up to the Punjab Assembly elections next year, following his dramatic resignation from the Rajya Sabha a few days ago. While there is intense speculation that the erstwhile swashbuckling opening batsman, known for his wit and ready repartee, may join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Congress, worried by his immense popularity, is making a last minute bid to woo him. Sidhu, in fact, enjoys the envious position of being the most sought after figure outside the Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party fold and is expected to