Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi on Sunday said Salman Khan's release on bail is "an excellent news for everyone who looks up to him," a day after the Bollywood superstar was granted bail in blackbuck poaching case.

In a message posted on his Twitter account, Afridi said Salman Khan is a wonderful human being whose charity work has inspired millions of people over the years.

"His foundation donates for children’s education. Him getting bail is an excellent news for everyone who looks up to him. This shall make him a stronger person" he said.

The Peshawar Zalmi owner also shared a video of Salman waving to his fans gathered outside his home after he reached Mumbai.

Salman Khan was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday after being found guility of killing rare antelope during the shooting of movei "Hum Sath Satyh Hain" in 1998.

His co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre and Tabu were acquitted by the judge.