A combined all-time Test XI from India and England

#11 Derek Underwood

Underwood often bamboozled batsmen with sharp turn

Nicknamed 'Deadly’ for his unpredictable variations in pace which often rendered batsmen clueless, Underwood was perhaps the most dangerous spinner during the 70s. His astute utilization of the crease added another dimension to the challenges of facing him.

Underwood’s prowess against dexterous and accomplished players of spin can be discerned from his record in India which reads – 54 scalps from 16 Tests at an average of 26.51. Apart from possessing the ability to extract sharp turn from helpful surfaces, he prised out wickets even under unfavorable conditions with his metronomic accuracy.