His selection was based on his high scoring in club cricket, at a time when Essex relied greatly on amateurs. During his first few years as an Essex player, he worked as a banker, however after two seasons he gave it up and started work in the wine trade.
His selection was influenced by his high scoring in club cricket, which was crucial for Essex at that time when they heavily relied on amateur players. During his early years with Essex, he juggled his cricket career with a job as a banker before transitioning to the wine trade after two seasons.