However, he played extensively for the Second XI side between his 2003 debut, and Derbyshire's consecutive eleventh-placed seasons of 2004 and 2005, picking up a career best of 97* against Lancashire.
He played frequently for the Second XI team, during his debut in 2003, and Derbyshire's consecutive eleventh-place finishes in 2004 and 2005, achieving a career high of 97* against Lancashire.