His appearances for Kent began to diminish .
In 1874 he played only seven matches , not passing fifty with the bat after 1869 , and taking only two ten - wicket hauls in his final four seasons compared to thirteen in the proceeding four .
His appearances for Kent began to diminish , and in 1874 he played only seven matches , not passing fifty with the bat after 1869 , and taking only two ten - wicket hauls in his final four seasons compared to thirteen in the proceeding four .