He not only captained the first combined West Indies side in a first class match in the West Indies (during the
1896-97 season) but also the first
West Indian touring side to England in 1900. Apparently it was at his suggestion that the
Inter-Colonial Tournament was instigated, however he himself only ever played two matches in the competition. He made his debut in important matches playing for Trinidad against
Slade Lucas's side in
1894-95 scoring 77 in his first innings. In
1896-97 he played in all four matches for Trinidad against the tourists, twice against
Lord Hawke's team (which included his brother
Plum and then twice against
Priestley's side and also captained the combined West Indies against Priestley's XI. He was captain of the first
West Indian touring side to England in 1900 but contracted
malarial fever and made only 7 appearances for the tourists. He had also toured Canada and the US with his brother
Plum's team in 1898. As well as his brother
Plum he had another brother Charles who also played for Trinidad. ==References==