Derek Underwood

Derek Underwood, an English former international cricketer, was one of the best bowlers in Test cricket and known for his unplayable deliveries on seaming English pitches.

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Profession :

Cricket Player

Birthday :

June 8, 1945

Death Date:

December 07, 2008

Age :

63

Derek Leslie Underwood MBE, an English former international cricketer, was renowned for his exceptional left-arm spin bowling. He had a long career with Kent from 1963 to 1987 and represented England between 1966 and 1982. Underwood’s spinning prowess contributed to numerous victories, including the 1971 Ashes series. He received the Walter Lawrence Trophy twice and was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Known by the nickname “Deadly,” given to him by Brian Luckhurst, Underwood was considered one of the best bowlers in Test cricket, often proving unplayable on seaming English pitches. Besides his cricket career, he was a passionate golfer and a member of the Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club.