Appearing irregularly because of his football commitments, Cross was nevertheless a good enough player to find a place in Ray Illingworth's successful county side of the late '70s. Cross's last appearance came when the side was stricken by illness in May 1977.
Cross, despite his irregular appearances due to football commitments, was a good enough player to earn a place on Ray Illingworth's successful county team in the late '70s. His last game was played when the team fell ill in May 1977.