For Otago he bowled right - arm with a great variety of pace , a big off - break and a fine length .
However , it was at cricket that he achieved his best and by 1894 Downes was being described as the best bowler in New Zealand .
For Otago Downes bowled right - arm with a great variety of pace , a big off - break and a fine length .
However , it was at cricket that he achieved his best and by 1894 Downes was being described as the best bowler in New Zealand .