Josh Baker Dies: Worcestershire Spinner Shockingly Passes Away at Age 20, Cricket Club Releases Statement
The youngster had featured for Worcestershire in the second as well as third round of the County Championship 2024. Josh Baker had also played two matches for England at the U-19 level. The news of Josh Baker's untimely death has sent shockwaves in the cricket fraternity.
In a shocking development, Josh Baker, a young English cricketer, passed away at the age of 20. The development was announced by his club, Worcestershire, in a post on social media. Baker had turned professional in 2021 at age 17 and had taken 43 wickets in 22 First-Class games. Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles was quoted in the club statement as saying, "Josh was much more than a teammate; he was an integral part of our cricket family. We will all miss him terribly. All our love and prayers go out to Josh’s family and friends.” Gloucestershire’s Ben Wells Forced To Retire From Professional Cricket at Age 23 Due to Rare Heart Condition.
Josh Baker Passes Away At Age 20
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