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Thursday, May 9

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‘Incredibly tough’: Worcestershire take to field a week after Josh Baker’s death

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Worcestershire resume their season against Kent at Canterbury on Friday, barely a week since the tragic death of their young spinner Josh Baker. The Pears were already among the most resilient of counties – annual floods at New Road, thin…

‘Incredibly tough’: Worcestershire take to field a week after Josh Baker’s death

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Worcestershire resume their season against Kent at Canterbury on Friday barely a week since the tragic death of their young spinner Josh Baker

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Squad & preview: Kent vs Worcestershire

wccc.co.uk

Nathan Smith will return to the Worcestershire side for the Vitality County Championship Division One fixture with Kent at Canterbury beginning on Friday (May 10). The New Zealander made a big impact with bat and ball in the opening three…

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Worcestershire fury at drug-test visit days after Josh Baker’s death

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The Professional Cricketers’ Association have expressed dismay that anti-doping authorities pressed ahead with drugs testing at Worcestershire this week, on the players’ first day back training after the “devastating” death of Josh Baker.

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Worcestershire to wear 33 on playing shirts in memory of Josh Baker

Club will "pay tribute to" Baker's memory and "keep his spirit alive on the field"

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Smith looking to achieve second goal by shining for with Worcestershire

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Nathan Smith has already achieved one of his aims by playing county cricket for Worcestershire and hopes his performances this summer will help complete another of his goals by being selected by New Zealand. The all-rounder has already…

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Worcestershire to wear playing shirts embellished with '33' in memory of Josh Baker

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The young and talented left-arm Josh Baker played his last match for Worcestershire 2nd XI against Somerset 2nd XI from April 29 to May 2.

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Match Preview: Kent vs. Worcestershire

Kent take on Worcestershire at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in the Vitality County Championship, beginning on Friday 10 May. Buy tickets now Matchday Information...

Wednesday, May 8

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Worcestershire make change to playing kit in tribute to tragic star Josh Baker after death at 20

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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

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Worcestershire players to wear Josh Baker's number for the rest of the season in heartwarming tribute to cricket star following his death at the age of 20

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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.

Worcestershire to honour Josh Baker by incorporating squad number into team kit

The club have moved to honour the former England Under-19 international by incorporating his playing number, 33, into his team-mate’s kit.

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Worcestershire to honour Josh Baker by incorporating squad number into team kit

The club have moved to honour the former England Under-19 international by incorporating his playing number, 33, into his team-mate’s kit.

Worcestershire to honour Josh Baker by incorporating squad number into team kit

The club have moved to honour the former England Under-19 international by incorporating his playing number, 33, into his team-mate’s kit.

Worcestershire to honour Josh Baker by incorporating squad number into team kit

uk.sports.yahoo.com

The club have moved to honour the former England Under-19 international by incorporating his playing number, 33, into his team-mate’s kit.

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Worcestershire to wear Baker's number as tribute

www.bbc.co.uk

Worcestershire will play with Josh Baker's squad number on their shirts for the remainder of the season.

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club to Honour Josh Baker’s Memory with Shirt Tribute

wccc.co.uk

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…

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May Target for Extra Services at Worcestershire Parkway

8 May 2024; May Target for Extra Services at Worcestershire Parkway

Sunday, May 5

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Ben Stokes’ Message for Josh Baker After He Hit Him for 34 Runs in One Over Resurfaces Post 20-Year-Old Worcestershire Spinner’s Shocking Death

www.latestly.com

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.

Saturday, May 4

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Worcestershire Seconds game against Lancashire is cancelled

wccc.co.uk

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…