Mike Lucas was a middle-order batsman who scored a century on his first-class debut, making 47 and 107 when Queensland defeated New South Wales in the opening match of the 1968-69 Sheffield Shield season.
[1] In all matches that season he made 409 runs at an average of 31.46.
[2] However, he was unable to maintain that form in subsequent seasons.
Despite his poor form, midway through the 1971–72 season Lucas was appointed Queensland captain, replacing the long-serving Sam Trimble, who became vice-captain.
[3] In his second match as captain Lucas led the team to its only victory of the season, by 17 runs over South Australia.