Worcestershire County Cricket Club announced the death of 20-year-old spin bowler Josh Baker on the 2nd of May 2024. Per reporting by the BBC, the cause of death is unknown at this time. Baker, a tall left-arm orthodox bowler, was seen as an exciting ...

Many county grounds had their flags at half-mast on Friday ahead of fixtures, with teams observing a minute's silence before play getting under way and some electing to wear black armbands.

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.

Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20, the club have announced. The Pears said they were "devastated" by the loss of a young player who has played two Vitality County Championship matches this season.

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.

Josh spent last summer playing in Sydney for Northern District Cricket Club colours and tributes have flooded in for the talented youngster.

Worcestershire have invited fans to sign a book of condolence in memory of Josh Baker, following the 20-year-old spinner’s shock death on Thursday. The promising left-armer had been playing in a four-day match for the county’s second XI at Bromsgrove,

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.