He was never allowed higher up the batting order than number ten (alternating in the last two places with Jones), and his career runs only just exceeded his wickets. In 1966 he went nine innings in a row without scoring.
A batsman's advancement beyond the tenth spot in the batting order was never permitted, alternating with Jones in the final two positions. His career totals of runs only narrowly exceeded those of wickets. This is highlighted by his remarkable feat in 1966, where he went nine consecutive innings without scoring.