While the West Indies celebrated a momentous Test victory against Pakistan on January 27, marking their first triumph on Pakistani soil in years, it was Jomel Warrican who stole the show with his match-winning performance and entertaining mimicry of Sajid Khan’s celebration, adding flair to a dramatic finish in Multan.
The West Indies ended a lengthy drought in Pakistan with a commanding 120-run win in the second Test at Multan. Chasing 253 for victory, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, managing only 132 runs as Jomel Warrican spearheaded the visitors’ bowling attack.
Warrican’s spin dismantled Pakistan’s middle and lower order, earning him a second five-wicket haul in Tests. His match figures of 9/91 cemented his status as the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, having claimed an astounding 19 wickets across four innings in the series.
Warrican also accounted for Sajid’s dismissal, and his post-wicket celebration took the internet by storm. Warrican celebrated by mimicking Sajid Khan’s earlier antics in the match, waving four fingers across his face—a gesture Sajid had displayed after dismissing Warrican earlier.
Sajid, during his own moment of triumph, imitated WWE star John Cena’s iconic “You can’t see me” gesture. Warrican upped the drama by adding Sajid’s signature “thigh-five” celebration to his repertoire, slapping his thigh with an open hand.
The lighthearted exchange added a touch of humor to an otherwise tense match, highlighting the camaraderie and competitive spirit between the two sides.
Jomel Warrican’s all-round performance was key to the West Indies’ success. In addition to his remarkable bowling, the left-hander contributed vital runs down the order, ensuring a defendable target for his team.