He was chosen in part for his batting, having made centuries against the West Indies and India, but his loud and enthusiastic wicketkeeping was a joy to watch and considered by far the best in the world. When he returned to England in 1959 he missed three stumpings in fifteen minutes against India and retired from Test cricket as he no longer met his own exacting standards, but his Test record number of 173	catches and 46 stumpings remained unbeaten for eighteen years.
He was chosen for his batting skills, having scored centuries against the West Indies and India, but his exceptional wicketkeeping was a highlight of his game. Upon returning to England in 1959, he struggled with three missed stumpings in fifteen minutes against India, leading him to retire from Test cricket due to falling short of his own high standards. However, his impressive record of 173 catches and 46 stumpings remained unmatched for eighteen years.