In other seasons, his run aggregate and average were often fairly modest, but he held his place in what was, admittedly, a consistently moderate batting side with his cover fielding, which was remarked upon year after year by Wisden.
In other seasons, his batting statistics were often unremarkable, but he maintained a steady position in what was, admittedly, a moderately skilled batting team with his reliable cover fielding, which was consistently praised by Wisden.