Derek Underwood Tribute: Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton pay tribute to England and Kent legend

[@JasonX2]

He was a fabulous bowler. Fast, awkward bounce, turn, and relentlessly accurate.

[@PeterMills-tf9rx]

A really nice guy and brilliant bowler. Don’t forget the century he scored in 84 at Hastings Now the site of a supermarket. You were the best Derek.

[@phugoid]

Terrific bowler and a superb outfielder, which aspect often doesn't get talked about. He was also, by all accounts, a mensch. RIP

[@slightlyskewed]

Deadly Derek. A true legend and as a lifetime Kent supporter, my bowling hero. I was lucky to see him bowl on many occasions. May he rest in peace and sincere commiserations to his family and friends.

[@E171955]

Don’t sell Underwood short by suggesting that conditions had to be favourable for him to be effective. He was incredibly accurate and precise in his delivery on any surface and without doubt the best English spinner of the last sixty years by a long chalk.

[@rogercrawford772]

One of my favourite players from my early days of watching cricket R.I.P

[@LeeMills-ml9jm]

So sad to hear of the passing of Derek Underwood - "Deadly" was the master of bowling on uncovered/drying pitches. How many times did Wisden record "c.Knott b.Underwood" OR "st.Knott b.Underwood" As a huge cricket fan in the 70's & 80's my mates and I would always write down OUR "England XII" before the Chairman had named the England Test Team and then take the stats from the Test Series to see who won OUR ASHES (the remnants of a BBQ, in a glued shut WG Grace Toby Jug - which as the last winner I still have) and Deadly NEVER let me down. There was always a heightened sound audible from the crowd when the England Captain was about to bring him on and he began to mark out his run up. RIP Derek, your record as England's leading wicket taking spinner is testament to your Greatness 🙏🏏🏏🙏

[@Ron-pm3qk]

He was Deadly for a reason

[@tonyknight9912]

Very nice and proper tribute to a brilliant bowler !

[@buntysingh3166]

Very sad on passing of England's legendary spinner. I grew up listening to Derek Underwood and as a 8 year "trader" of player pictures other than Dennis Amiss his picture was my cherished possession of English players. Rest in Peace and condolences to Derek Underwood's dear ones.

[@hadrian3487]

As an Aussie watched him at the MCG during the Centenary test in 77. Again in 1980 at the G. Awesome spin bowler. I'm sure fellow spinner, Kerry O'Keefe has got some cracking jokes about him.

[@brucekilby9957]

RIP Deadly Derek. One of the finest bowlers in the modern game. Left arm spin is not easy,like Bishen Bedi as well. A great of Kent with Cowdrey and Knott.🏏🇬🇧

[@michaelseeram1283]

I saw Derek Underwood bowling he was a great spinner so sorry Rip

[@andrewharris1837]

Nice tribute.recall he nearly medium pace really and i modelled my left arm over at schoom in the 60's having watched Underwood on black &white TV down in Devon.😊

[@travellingjourneys7840]

Deadly was my school boy cricketing hero. I even learned to bowl left handed to try and emulate him. Proper bowling hero.

[@davidkeenan5989]

I remember watching him bowl on TV. As an aside, is it just me or is Nassar looking more & more like Mr Burns?

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Derek Leslie Underwood, you will be missed

[@parthmhatre3537]

RIP great man 🙏

[@santoshsalgaonkar863]

RIP Sir, you will be missed 🙏

[@Stimpy49]

Rest in Peace, sir

[@rajnawani4689]

RIP Derek Underwood 🙏

[@AlfieGoodrich]

Very sad. Mum and dad were great friends of Derek, Dawn and their daughters. I spent a lot of time with the family as a kid. And share a birthday with Deadly. His birthday gift to me one year was a ball he brought back from a test match for me. A kind soul, an inspirational cricketer.

[@TXSrinis]

Touching reminiscence. Thank you for sharing. A superb bowler, “Deadly”accurate - always in the game, no matter the conditions. RIP Legend!

[@dfb1976]

The greatest spinner from England RIP😢

[@anthonynewey3821]

Drying pitches were actually pretty rare . He was a great bowler in all conditions

[@lencarter4072]

Great spinner, at times almost unplayable. Also a loyal county cricketer with Kent condolences to his family and friends R. I. P deadly. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@deebadubbie]

RIP!

[@iddk1234]

Mr. Derek Underwood is now resting in the holy kingdom of Yahweh.May his loved ones forever be blessed

[@RJK59man]

He would have been great in the T20 game, with his style of bowling.

[@Sree99441]

RIP ... DEADLY 🙏

[@ZulqarnaynAwan]

Respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@henguspod3899]

RIP derek

[@adamhawkins6770]

Always put his hand up for England to be the Nightwatchman facing the likes of Lillee and Thomson with no helmet! Exceptionally brave.

[@jshaers96]

They call him a spinner but even Underwood said he bowled cutters rather than spin.

[@debabrataghosh1536]

🙏

[@daveday6728]

Dont think England will see his like again.

[@kevwiz369]

How old are you two? 14?