Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to take five-wicket haul in England

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Pakistan's left-arm spinner Ali Usman delivered a standout performance in the Test match in England, claiming a five-wicket haul with figures of 5/95 from 24 overs. It marked his first five-wicket haul on English soil and made him the first visiting left-arm spinner to achieve the feat in an English Test innings since Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan in 2010. Usman also etched his name in the record books at Leeds, becoming the first visiting spinner to take a five-wicket haul at the venue since Australia's Ashley Mallett claimed 5/114 back in 1972. His historic spell played a key role in Pakistan's bowling effort during the match.

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