{"id":385110,"date":"2024-04-15T20:17:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T20:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=385110"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:04:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:04:05","slug":"magical-english-cricket-great-dies-aged-78","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=385110","title":{"rendered":"'Magical' English cricket great dies, aged 78"},"content":{"rendered":"

Derek Underwood, the England cricket<\/a> great who is the most prolific spin bowler in the national team's Test history, has died at the age of 78. <\/p>\n

English county team Kent announced the death of Underwood on Monday, without disclosing any specific details. It is believed he had been suffering with dementia. <\/p>\n

Underwood took 297 wickets in 86 Test appearances for England with his left-arm spin between 1966-82, while also claiming 32 scalps in ODIs.<\/p>\n

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He retired from all forms of cricket in 1987, before going on to serve as the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for a short term in 2008. <\/p>\n

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Underwood was a one-county man, representing Kent for 24 years and is regarded as one of the side's greatest-ever players. .<\/p>\n

\u201cWatching Derek weave his unique magic on a wet wicket was a privilege for all who were able to witness it," Kent chairman Simon Phillip said. <\/p>\n

\u201cHis induction into the ICC Hall of Fame shows the esteem in which he was held."<\/p>\n

ECB chairman Richard Thompson also paid his respects to the legendary figure.<\/p>\n

"Derek Underwood will be remembered as one of the finest spin bowlers this country has ever produced, and his remarkable record is testament to his enduring skill," he said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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