sign Temple CRICKET: Barnoldswick have signed South African Mark Temple as their professional for the coming season.

Temple, whose nickname is "Bob", is a slow left arm bowler and middle order batsman, recommended by former pro Hilton Ackerman, who is currently captaining Western Provence.

Mark, 25, has been playing for Boland B but is expected to arrive in Barnoldswick in the next few weeks.

Secretary Phil Brown said: "It has been a long, hard struggle but we have finally signed our pro and are looking forward to his arrival."

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