Cricketer Josh Baker tragically passed away last week aged just 20 and Worcestershire are planning to pay tribute to the left-arm spinner by wearing his shirt number on their kit
Baker, who played 47 times for his county after turning pro in 2021, was taking part in a second team game in his home county when he died, with the match abandoned and ruled a draw.
In a heartfelt tribute to Josh’s memory and his profound impact on the Club, his teammates have made the decision to wear Josh’s number on their playing shirts for the remainder of the season. Worcestershire County Cricket Club CEO, Ashley…
The England captain had hit Josh Baker for 34 runs in one over and the spinner had broken down following some harsh comments on social media. It was when Ben Stokes decided to reach out to him.
Worcestershire Seconds Championship match with Lancashire at Kidderminster – scheduled to start on Monday May 6 – has been cancelled. The match has been called off as a mark of respect for Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker who sadly passed…
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.
The cricket community was shocked by the untimely passing of young Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, who tragically died at the tender age of 20 on Thursday (May 2) The heartbreaking news of Baker’s demise was confirmed by Worcestershire…
Worcestershire CCC have opened a book of condolences at New Road, their home ground. Meanwhile, county players across the land including Joe Root paid tribute to the talented spinner.