Derek Underwood: English cricket's greatest spin bowler – video obituary
15-04-2024 22:12 via theguardian.com

Derek Underwood: English cricket's greatest spin bowler – video obituary

Derek Underwood, the most prolific spin bowler in England’s Test history, has died at the age of 78. Underwood, affectionately known as “Deadly”, claimed 297 scalps in 86 Test appearances with his brisk left-arm spin, as well as another 32 in ODIs. Underwood also played over 900 times for Kent across three decades and claimed a staggering 2,523 wickets along the way.Derek Underwood, England’s greatest spin bowler, dies aged 78 Continue reading...
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