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Abbas earns place on Lord's honours board with five-wicket haul

Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas bowled England out for 208 early on day four of the second Test, recording figures of 5-57 and earning a spot on the Lord's honours board.

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Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas delivered a standout performance early on the fourth day of the second Test, helping dismiss England for 208 runs.

Abbas finished the innings with figures of 5-57, taking five English wickets while conceding 57 runs. The achievement secured him a place on the Lord's honours board, a recognition given to bowlers and batsmen for outstanding performances at the historic London ground.

The Lord's honours board is regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in cricket, and being listed on it is considered a major career milestone for any player appearing in a Test match at the venue.

England's dismissal for 208 in the relevant innings reflected a strong overall bowling effort from Pakistan, with Abbas's contribution playing a key role in restricting the hosts' total.

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