He gradually became a more regular feature of the Kent side from 1853, with thirty-nine appearances over the next four years. He took thirty-two wickets in 1854, including a then career-best 7/22.
From 1853, he began to appear more frequently in the Kent team, with a total of thirty-nine appearances over the next four years. In 1854, he took thirty-two wickets, including his best-ever performance of seven for twenty-two.