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    Former England and Kent spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78

    by Pa Sport Staff Apr 16, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    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.

    Known as a master of damp, uncovered pitches, the stalwart first played for his country as a 21-year-old in 1966 and made his final appearance in 1982.

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