Pakistan's Ali Usman creates history, ends 16-year wait in England
Pakistan's Ali Usman achieved a five-wicket haul during the first Test match against England at Headingley. Despite his historic performance, England maintained a significant lead heading into the final stages of the match.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant milestone for a visiting spinner in English conditions, highlighting individual athletic achievement in international cricket.
NEW DELHI: Ali Usman gave Pakistan a big boost with a five-wicket haul, but England still took a commanding 238-run lead in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. England, who resumed Day 3 on 366-8, were bowled out for 409 in 89.5 overs. Their lower order added 43 runs, with Jofra Archer scoring 23 before England lost their final two wickets.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 1972.Usman removes England's key battersUsman played a major role in keeping England…
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