He played in 11 matches in the 1937 season as replacement for the injury-prone main wicketkeeper, Percy Corrall, taking 13 catches and making four stumpings. For a player who later earned a reputation as a solid lower-order batsman, his batting record was singular: in 17 innings, he made 53 runs, and never once reached double figures.
He played in 11 matches during the 1937 season as a substitute for the injured main wicketkeeper, Percy Corrall, taking 13 catches and making four stumpings. Despite his later reputation as a solid lower-order batsman, his batting record was unusual: over 17 innings, he scored only 53 runs, never reaching double figures.