Five star Hoare in the wickets

By Dan Barnes
LINDEN Park stalwart John Hoare gave a stunning demonstration of everything he has learned in more than 40 years playing the game by taking five wickets in five balls – at the age of 67.
As Linden Park’s 4th team took on Laughton 2nd in Division Seven of the East Sussex League, the vastly experienced Hoare unquestionably stole the show.
After claiming the wicket of Laughton No.3 Phil Dakin, Hoare, who played senior cricket for Frimley back in 1976, later dismissed Jonathan Porter and then embarked on an unforgettable sequence with the ball, singlehand...

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