However, he played extensively for the Second XI side between his 2003 debut, and Derbyshire's consecutive eleventh-placed seasons of 2004 and 2005, picking up a career best of 97* against Lancashire.
This passage describes a cricketer who played frequently for the Second XI team during his early career, particularly during Derbyshire's consistent performance in the eleventh position. He achieved a career-best score of 97* against Lancashire.