A leg-break bowler who was one of the early proponents of the new googly delivery, he shot to fame in 1909 and enjoyed a short career in the years before the First World War.

His next chances came in July, in two Gentlemen v Players games, and again he met with success, taking a total of fifteen wickets in the four innings.

Carr quickly established himself as a member of the Kent side, and by the second week of August had claimed 42 wickets in his first six first-class games.

Carr took 7/282 in the match, including 5/146 in the first innings,[2] although his efforts could not force an English victory and the resulting draw meant that the Australians carried off the Ashes.

Named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, in 1910 he helped Kent to the 1910 County Championship title, and in 1912 he averaged just 12.01 in taking 61 first-class wickets.