England archive · Cricket · 1966–1982
Derek Underwood
Derek Underwood, born in Bromley on 8 June 1945, played for England from 1966 to 1982. His 297 Test wickets, from 86 Tests, rank sixth on England's all-time list. He also played 26 ODIs, taking 32 wickets, and scored 937 Test runs.
Underwood was named in England's squad for the 1975 Cricket World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals. His England career ended in 1982.
Underwood was named in England's squad for the 1975 Cricket World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals. His England career ended in 1982.
Internationals112
International wickets329
England legacy
No.6 on England's all-time test wickets list
Major tournaments
1975 ICC Cricket World Cup
Career by format
Derek Underwood in Tests and ODIs
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 86 | 937 | 297 | 8/51 | 25.83 |
| ODIs | 26 | 53 | 32 | – | – |
| All internationals | 112 | 990 | 329 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Derek Underwood is on England's all-time records lists.