He played for the Players in 1819, 1820 and 1821.

He played for the Players in the Gentlemen v Players series.

He played for the Players at Lord's though without success even on a fiery pitch against some brilliant amateur batting.

He played six times for the Players against the Gentlemen between 1923 and 1928.

Later in the season, he played for the Players against the Gentlemen, though without any great success.

Close continued to do well for Yorkshire and was selected to play for the Players against the Gentlemen, at Lord's cricket ground, 13-15 July.

He played for the Players in the inaugural Gentlemen v Players match in 1806.

He played for the Players for the final time at Lord's, scoring 72, but failed to take a wicket.

Wells played for the Players in the second Gentlemen v Players match in 1806.

In 1961, he played for the Players in the annual Gentlemen v Players match at Lord's.