His batting improved with age .
In 1927 he shared an unbroken ninth - wicket partnership of 160 with Patsy Hendren against Essex at Leyton that remained as a Middlesex record until 2011 .
His batting improved with age and in 1927 he shared an unbroken ninth - wicket partnership of 160 with Patsy Hendren against Essex at Leyton that remained as a Middlesex record until 2011 .