Blackpool CC’s professional had a starring role during Pakistan’s win in Port of Spain.

Blackpool CC professional Ali Usman helped spin Pakistan to a drawn two-test series in the West Indies.

Usman’s Stanley Park commitments came to a halt earlier in the summer following selection for the Pakistan Test tours of the Caribbean and England.

He made his debut in last month’s opening Test at Tarouba, which saw the Windies victorious by 90 runs.

It proved something of a baptism of fire for Usman, who bowled 13 wicketless overs in the hosts’ first innings and wasn’t called upon in the second.

As for his efforts with the bat, a first-innings duck was followed by two runs next time around.

However, this week’s second Test in Port of Spain saw Pakistan triumph by eight wickets.

Brandon King (46) became Usman’s first Test wicket, followed by that of Justin Greaves (73), as 35 overs brought figures of 2-80 in the Windies’ first innings.

Having made 10 when Pakistan replied, Usman set to work with the ball when the home team batted again.

He dismissed Kavem Hodge (34), Roston Chase (17), Kemar Roach (0) and Shamar Joseph (9) in taking 4-39 from 19.1 overs before Pakistan eased to their target.

They now face three Tests in England, with matches at Headingley (August 19-23), Lord’s (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13).