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Pakistan's Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to achieve this feat in England

Usman was Pakistan's standout bowler. He finished with 5/95 from 24 overs and claimed his first five-wicket haul in England. The left-arm spinner also became the first visiting left-arm spinner since Shakib Al Hasan in 2010 to take five wickets in a Test innings in England. Usman was also the first visiting spinner to take a five-wicket haul at Leeds since Australia's Ashley Mallett took 5/114 in…

Pakistan's Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to achieve this feat in England

Ali Usman made history by becoming the first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to take five wickets in a Test innings in England, contributing significantly to Pakistan's 5-0 lead in the first Test against England at Headingley. His impressive performance included dismissing key batters such as Jordan Cox, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, and Ollie Robinson.

Despite England's lower order adding 43 runs, the tourists were bowled out for 409 in 89.5 overs, with Jofra Archer being the only batsman to reach double figures.

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