He played at Trent Bridge until 2003, although he was selected only for one day games in his latter two seasons.

Seeking first-team cricket, Lucas moved to Yorkshire for the 2005 season, but failed to cement a place in the team.

He played for Lincolnshire in the Minor Counties Championship in 2006, and then moved to Northamptonshire in 2007.

After a poor start especially in one day cricket, he became a first-team starter in all forms of the game.

[2] In August 2011, Lucas signed a three-year contract with Division one side Worcestershire.