Derek Underwood
Born: 8th June 1945
Died: 15th April 2024
Age: 78
Category: Sport
Derek Leslie Underwood MBE was an English international cricketer.
Through much of his career, Underwood was regarded as one of the best bowlers in Test cricket. Although classified as a slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Underwood bowled at around medium pace. He was often unplayable on seaming English wickets, particularly sticky wickets, earning his nickname 'Deadly'.
His England career ended when he went on the rebel tour to South Africa, finishing his Test career with 297 wickets. In his retirement he became President of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 2008.
Derek Underwood died from complications of dementia.
