Watch: Waqar Younis tries Wanindu Hasaranga's celebration, remembers he doesn't have a finger

Abrar Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga entertained fans by mimicking each other’s celebration styles during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on September 23. Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis joked about his missing finger while imitating Hasaranga’s celebration.

Pakistan dealt a major blow to Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign. The island nation is on the verge of elimination from the tournament. Salman Ali Agha's team chased 134 runs with five wickets in hand. Hussain Talat scored an unbeaten 32 runs and took two crucial wickets to guide his team to victory.

Watch: Waqar Younis Tries Wanindu Hasaranga's Celebration

During the 13th over of the Sri Lanka innings, Abrar Ahmed dismissed Wanindu Hasaranga with a googly. The batter attempted a slog sweep, but the middle stump rattled.

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Abrar mimicked Wanindu Hasaranga’s signature celebration after taking the wicket. He was unsure if he had pulled it off correctly and quickly checked with his teammates.

The cameras captured the humorous exchange, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd and the commentary team. Waqar Younis joked about missing a finger and being unable to fully join in on the celebration.

Watch the video of Waqar Younis posted by a user on Instagram below:

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Waqar Younis Overcomes Childhood Accident to Become Cricketing Legend

Waqar Younis, close to 15 years of age, suffered a tragic accident while swimming with his cousins in a canal in Multan. He attempted to climb through the iron grills that were wet and slippery from water. He lost his balance, and one of his fingers got caught in the bars. The fall also left him with three broken ribs.

Waqar initially did not even realize that he had lost a finger. The sharp pain in his ribs and the sight of blood covering his body made him believe the injuries were elsewhere. It was only when he finally looked at his hand that he discovered what had happened.

The young boy tried to come to terms with the accident. Waqar refused to let the setback end his ambitions. He went on to become one of Pakistan’s greatest fast bowlers, joining forces with Wasim Akram to dominate world cricket during the famous “Two Ws” era.

Wanindu Hasaranga Always Been A Super Star - Charith Asalanka

Speaking after the match, Charith Asalanka stated that the team showed fighting spirit. Asalanka also hailed Wanindu Hasaranga as a superstar in white-ball cricket.

"If you lose 5 wickets before the 10th over, it will be hard. The surface was good. They bowled and fielded really well in the first 8-9 overs. At 57/4 and later 80/5, Pakistan were in real trouble, and that was a positive for us," Asalanka said.

"Even though we only scored 133 runs, the fight and spirit we showed was something to be proud of. He’s (Hasaranga) always been a superstar in white-ball cricket, someone who has done so much for the country and continues to give his best."

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