 1896 and 1897 saw Kent struggle with form as they had in 1895, in spite of Wright's significant improvement in deep field.While in 1897 and 1898 Wright would once again in most County Championship games, his speed in the field and at the crease had decreased with his advancing age, and the following year, he would quit the first-class game.He had taken 696 wickets bowling for Kent in 11 seasons.