He debuted for Derbyshire in the 1887 season against Marylebone Cricket Club in May, and took two wickets in the second innings. He played six more county matches in the season, but Derbyshire lost first-class status that year. In 1888 with several Derbyshire players he played for an England XI against the Australians and took 7–14.
A cricketer made his debut for Derbyshire in May 1887, taking two wickets in the second innings of a match against Marylebone Cricket Club. He went on to play six more county matches that year, but Derbyshire's first-class status was revoked. In 1888, he played for an England XI against Australia, taking 7–14.