Derek Underwood: Former England cricketer dies aged 78

England spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78

England’s most prolific spin bowler Derek Underwood has died aged 78. The Test bowler took 297 scalps in 86 matches for the national team and was affectionately known as Deadly.  The Kent player started his career in 1966 with his county and played his last match in 1982. He took 108 wickets at the Oval including a brilliant 7/50 in the 1968 Ashes. England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson said: “It is always a sad day when a great …

England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78

LONDON (AP) — Derek Underwood, the England cricket great who is the most prolific spin bowler in the national team's test history, has died. He was 78.

England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78

LONDON (AP) — Derek Underwood, the England cricket great who is the most prolific spin bowler in the national team's test history, has died. He was 78.

England Spin Great Derek Underwood Dead At 78

Derek Underwood famously bowled England to a Test victory over arch-rivals Australia at The Oval in 1968

Derek Underwood: Former England cricketer dies aged 78

Former England cricketer Derek Underwood has died aged 78.

England Spin Great Derek Underwood Dead At 78

Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England's Test cricket history, has died at the age of 78, his former county Kent announced Monday.