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Islamabad United all-rounder Imad Wasim has shed light on the inspiration behind his now-trademark wicket celebrations during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.
Speaking in an interview with PSL’s official YouTube channel, the 36-year-old revealed that his celebrations aren’t spontaneous but are actually choreographed in advance, and rooted in PlayStation FIFA sessions shared with teammates and support staff.
“Our celebrations are actually planned in advance with the whole team, including the management,” Imad revealed.
“We spend a lot of our downtime playing FIFA together, so I should clarify, these aren’t random acts. Each player has their own celebration this season, and I’ve chosen to pay tribute to footballers Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé.”
The veteran left-arm spinner emphasised that these antics are all part of a larger effort to strengthen the team culture.
“Before each match, we decide as a group which celebration I’ll use if I take wickets. It’s all part of our team bonding and having fun with our performances,” he added.
While the celebrations have caught fans’ attention, Imad Wasim has backed it up with quality performances on the field, grabbing six wickets in three matches, including a standout 3/26.
Islamabad skipper Shadab Khan, who was also present during the chat, expressed satisfaction with the team’s strong start to the tournament.
Shadab reserved special praise for West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder, calling him a “proven match-winner” and one of the most vital assets in United’s campaign so far.
“When we sign overseas cricketers, we do extensive analysis of their stats and suitability,” Shadab said.
“Holder has performed extraordinarily and justified his selection; his experience and hunger have been evident in every game. He’s bowling with real intensity, and that’s exactly what we need.”
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