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Derek Underwood: Former England cricketer dies aged 78

Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England Test cricket history, has passed away at the age of 78, as announced by his former county Kent.
Underwood took 297 wickets in 86 Tests, outperforming other England spinners, like Graeme Swann, by 42 wickets.
After retiring, Underwood became the president of Marylebone Cricket Club and was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame.

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BBC News

England and Kent spinner Underwood dies aged 78

Former England and Kent bowler Derek Underwood dies at the age of 78, the county announces.

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Derek Underwood, England’s greatest spin bowler, dies aged 78

Sixth-highest wicket-taker for his country in Test cricket Staunch one-club man made over 900 appearances for KentDerek Underwood, the most prolific spin bowler in England’s Test history, has died at the age of 78, his former county Kent have announced.Underwood, affectionately known as “Deadly”, claimed 297 scalps in 86 Test appearances for his country with his brisk left-arm spin, as well as another 32 in one-day internationals. Continue readi…

17 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

England spin great Derek Underwood dies aged 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 on Monday.

16 days ago·India

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