Derek Underwood, whose illustrious first-class career spanned 24 years, from 1963 to 1987, claimed 297 wickets in 86 Tests with his distinctive brisk left-arm spin. Underwood's Test wicket tally remains unmatched by any other England spinner, standing 42 wickets ahead of the next highest, Graeme Swann. Underwood's international journey began in 1966 at the age of 21, and he remained a stalwart of the England team until his final Test appearance in 1982.
