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Former England star spinner Derek Underwood passes away            England and Kent spin legend Derek Underwood has died at the age of 78.      Underwood made 86 Test appearances for his country after making his debut against the          West Indies at Trent Bridge in July 1966, claiming 297 wickets at an average of 25.83. He        is still England's sixth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket and the leading spinner on that         list.      Underwood represented Kent his entire first-class career, making over 900 appearances         for the club since his debut at 17. He claimed 2523 wickets at an average of just over 19         from 1963-1987, and was the youngest to the 100 mark in the initial season. He captured         his 1000th first-class wicket aged just 25, and took 100 wi...
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Ipl and its contribution in India's Cricket

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 About The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It is one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world. The IPL was established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and it has since become a significant event in the global cricket calendar. Here are some key points about the IPL Contribution in Indian Cricket Development of Young Talent: The IPL provides a platform for young and talented Indian cricketers to showcase their skills on a global stage. Many promising players have emerged from the IPL, such as Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Prithvi Shaw. These players have gained valuable experience and exposure, which has contributed to the depth of talent in Indian cricket. Exposure to International Quality Cricket: Playing alongside and against some of the world's best cricketers in the IPL offers Indian players a chance to test their skills against top-quality opposition. This expo...
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