England Cricket Mourns Legendary Spinner Derek Underwood (1945-2024)
English cricket is in mourning following the passing of spin bowling great Derek Underwood at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his county side, Kent Cricket.
Underwood carved a remarkable career for both England and Kent, etching his name in history as England's most prolific Test wicket-taker among spinners. He donned the national whites in 86 Tests and 26 ODIs between 1966 and 1982.
His legacy is defined by his mastery of spin bowling. He scalped a staggering 297 wickets in Test matches, a record that still stands for English spinners. His prowess extended beyond the international stage, with an equally impressive 2465 wickets captured in 676 first-class matches.
Underwood's exceptional contributions were recognized with his induction into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame in 2009. He will be remembered as a true legend of the game and a source of inspiration for aspiring spinners.
