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Friday, May 3

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Heartbreaking interview Josh Baker gave last summer re-emerges after his tragic death: Eloquent and talented cricketer, 20, opens up on his excitement for the future upon signing for Worcestershire

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A day after Baker's passing, a video of an interview with the spinner (pictured) on the back of signing a new contract and returning from injury last summer has emerged online.

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Josh Baker's 'broken' parents pay tribute to cricket star who 'achieved many of his dreams before reaching 21' - as sudden death of diabetic player is probed by coroner

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The cricket world went into mourning yesterday when the the 20-year-old's club, Worcestershire, revealed he had been found dead in his apartment by a friend after he did not turn up to a game.

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Who was Josh Baker? Everything you need to know about the Worcestershire all-round Cricketer who tragically passed away at the age of 20

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The cricket world was left heartbroken yesterday when it was announced that cricket star Josh Baker was found dead at the age of 20. Here is everything you need to know about who he was.

Revealed: Touching message England captain Ben Stokes sent to cricket star Josh Baker two years before his tragic death at just 20

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News of Baker's death emerged on Thursday, with a friend finding him dead in his apartment after he didn't show up for the start of play on the third day of his team's match against Somerset.

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Heartbreaking video emerges of cricket star Josh Baker taking three wickets in his last match just hours before his death aged 20

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The cricket world was sent into shock on Thursday when Baker's club revealed the 20-year-old had passed away before tributes began to flow in for the talented left-arm spinner.

Thursday, May 2

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The MCC are 'investigating a misappropriation of funds' after their 2023 financial accounts revealed 'money had gone missing'..

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The news broke during the MCC's annual general meeting at Lord's on Wednesday afternoon, with reports claiming that probe relates to 'money that has gone missing'.

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Cricket star Josh Baker dies age 20 - just two weeks before his birthday: Michael Vaughan leads tributes to talented Worcestershire spinner who played just yesterday

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Cricket is in mourning after the death of Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker a fortnight before his 21st birthday. Baker was playing for his county's second XI as recently as Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 1

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Two huge shocks see cricket great and in-form star snubbed from Australia's T20 World Cup team

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Mitch Marsh has been appointed as Australia's captain ahead of the T20 World Cup next month. But two players - including one Aussie cricket great - have been overlooked in a pair of shocking snubs.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Jofra Archer is so valuable to England's chances of winning the World Cup after his injury hell - but one star will be left disappointed by his own omission, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

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NASSER HUSSAIN: We're used to seeing cricketers on the field, but what we don't get to see are the ups and down off the pitch - the X-rays, the operations, the rehab, the mental stresses.

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Buckle up for a T20 World Cup 'SLUGFEST'! Rob Key readies England's batsmen for a six-hitting extravaganza as Jos Buttler's side prepare to defend their title

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LAWRENCE BOOTH: Six-hitting has gone through the roof at the IPL, with players emboldened by the impact sub rule which allows teams to lengthen their batting line-up.

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Meet the Australian cricketer who wants to play for ENGLAND in what could be a 125-year first

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Worrall, who played three ODIs for Australia in 2016 before his progress was stunted by a series of injuries, only changed allegiance in April 2022 and not yet eligible for England.

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Jofra Archer given chance to prove his fitness ahead of England's T20 World Cup title defence as 35-year-old Chris Jordan earns shock recall

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LAWRENCE BOOTH: Archer hasn't played international cricket since March 2023 and will use a warm-up series with Pakistan to prove his fitness.

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Liz Hurley opens up about the terrible toll Shane Warne's death took on her - and the cricket icon's ties to her son Damian

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Elizabeth Hurley has spoken about the emotional toll the death of her former fiancé Shane Warne took on her - and the Australian cricket legend's ties to her son Damian.

Monday, Apr 29

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England set to hand SHOCK recall to Chris Jordan for T20 World Cup defence in the Caribbean this summer as Chris Woakes misses out - with Tom Hartley and Ben Duckett also in 15-man squad

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LAWRENCE BOOTH: With the selectors on the lookout for a big-hitting all-rounder following aN injury for Jamie Overton, they have settled on a player with vast amounts of T20 experience.

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Steve Smith hit with MAJOR blow as Australia star cops one of the biggest setbacks of his glittering cricket career

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According to News Corp, Australia selectors have looked elsewhere for batting options, with his bid to reinvent himself as a top-order option failing miserably.

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The Flintoff dynasty: How Freddie, still recovering from his Top Gear accident, is guiding the early careers of his sons - 16 and 18... and the role they play in his future

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RICHARD GIBSON: Andrew Flintoff has attempted to mute the noise around his two cricketing sons, but the actions of Rocky, 16, at Edgbaston last week screamed for attention.

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Harry Brook says it was the right call to miss England's Test tour of India to be with his ill grandmother Pauline as he dedicates two Yorkshire centuries to her memory

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LAWRENCE BOOTH: The second of Brook's centuries came on Saturday against Derbyshire at Headingley, one of three matches washed out on Sunday.

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Jonny Bairstow blasts back to secure a place in England Twenty20 World Cup squad... with 2019 hero Jofra Archer set to join him in the 15-man group bound for the Caribbean

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RICHARD GIBSON: Bairstow is set to feature alongside fast bowler Jofra Archer on Monday in the 15-man squad chosen to travel to the Caribbean next month.

Sunday, Apr 28

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Daughter of dead cricket legend pays emotional tribute to her father on the day of her wedding

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Last Wednesday, Phoebe Jones - one of the Victorian's three children - married her partner Dario Gomez in the island of Boracay in the Philippines.

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Aussie cricket sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk sends strong message to selectors that should have David Warner worried

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Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk has made an irresistible demand for a place with his latest staggering innings.

Saturday, Apr 27

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Jonny Bairstow stakes his claim for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad... as the Yorkshireman hits an unbeaten century for Punjab Kings in the IPL

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The previously out-of-form Bairstow responded with nine sixes as Punjab Kings completed a record T20 chase with eight wickets and eight balls to spare.

Friday, Apr 26

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Jos Buttler swaps cricket for baseball as the England captain tries his luck at hitting a home run alongside MLB icon Chase Utley to advertise the World Tour in London

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Buttler (left) has been lighting up the Indian Premier League in recent weeks, scoring two centuries for Rajasthan Royals as he looks to help his side to the play-offs ahead of the World Cup.

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Sir Viv Richards on racism, rubbing shoulders with Botham and Hurricane Higgins, and Scotland's chances in the T20 World Cup

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The king is in his castle. Or, more precisely, a trendy bar off Duke Street in Glasgow. Sir Vivian Richards awaits due homage from hundreds of fans.

Thursday, Apr 25

David Warner is DROPPED by IPL team as Ricky Ponting makes brutal call to cut Australian veteran amid woeful run of form

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A day after Marcus Stoinis belted an IPL century to bolster his World Cup credentials veteran opener David Warner was dropped by his team amid flagging returns.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Chip off the old block! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, smashes his first century for Lancashire... as he displays the eye-catching power-hitting that made his dad an England great

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Andrew Flintoff's teenage son Rocky (left) hit his first century for Lancashire on Tuesday, with his impressive knock containing a number of shots reminiscent of his famous dad at his peak.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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England legend Stuart Broad joined by fiancée Mollie King as he receives CBE at Windsor Castle... with 6ft 6in former bowler having to stoop for Princess Anne to place honour around his neck

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Stuart Broad, who retired in July as England's second-highest wicket-taker, was awarded a CBE in the New Year's honours list.

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A race against time? 'State of the art' 34,000 New York cricket venue is still under construction just 40 DAYS until the start of the T20 World Cup - and has a barren pitch with NO grass

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But it appears one ground, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which is being purposefully built for the tournament, is still under construction.

Monday, Apr 22

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Cricket club veteran escapes jail after sending intimate pictures to teenage girl

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Leigh Howes, 33, last week pleaded guilty to multiple charges including encouraging a girl under 16 for sexual activity and faced the Melbourne Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Monday.

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Essex continue early pace in Division One of the County Championship after thrashing Lancashire - while Ollie Robinson is in the wickets for Sussex as he makes his England case

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Essex continue to set the early pace in division one of the County Championship after a crushing innings-and-124-run win over Lancashire at Chelmsford.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Australian cricket star caught up in IPL cheating storm

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David, 28, and Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard were caught on camera telling teammate Suryakumar Yadav to use a review to check a wide delivery.