England spinner 'Deadly' dies

Published date16 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
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 ODIs

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

His record tally would have been higher had it not been for his decision to play in Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket and the first rebel tour of South Africa, but he still sits 42...

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