Worcestershire have announced the death of 20-year-old spin bowler Josh Baker, and paid a moving tribute to the young cricketer.
Baker turned professional for the club in 2021 having risen through the ranks as a youngster, and made his first-class debut against Warwickshire at New Road that year
The left-arm spinner made 22 first-class appearances for the club between his debut and his most recent match for the first team in April against Durham just a fortnight ago.
Baker played for Worcestershire’s second XI against Somerset at Bromsgrove School, taking three wickets, on May 1 2024, just one day before his passing, and had signed a new three-year deal with the Pears lasting until 2025.
In a club statement, Worcestershire declined to comment on the nature of Baker’s death and asked for “the respect of privacy” on behalf of his family. Ashley Giles, their chief executive, said that the club were “all devastated” by his passing. (Foreign Media)
Worcestershire Cricket player Josh Baker has passed away at the age of 20.
This was him claiming three wickets in his match against Somerset, just yesterday…
Rest In Peace 🙏
pic.twitter.com/kqVnN6VRUK— george (@StokeyyG2) May 2, 2024