England Spinner Dies After Picking 3 Wickets in Match

The England county championship team announced the tragic passing of Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker at the young age of 20 on Thursday, May 2nd. Baker, a talented left-arm spinner, tragically passed away just one day after showcasing his skills by taking 3 wickets for Worcestershire’s second XI against Somerset in Bromsgrove.

As per reports, he was found dead in his flat following his absence on day 3 of his team’s match against Somerset.

His friends called him up but to no avail but soon they visited his flat where they found him dead. The cause of Josh Baker’s death was not disclosed either by England Cricket or Worcestershire Country Cricket Club. In July 2021, Baker debuted for Worcestershire in a First-Class match and has also played for England’s U-19 team.

A day prior to his death, Baker took three wickets against Somerset. However, post the hearing of his passing away, the match was called off and declared as a draw.

According to a statement released by Worcestershire, CEO Ashley Giles stated that Josh Baker’s demise left the club devastated as he was more than just a teammate and an integral part of their family.

“The news of Josh’s passing has left us all devastated. 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.” Giles wrote in a statement by Worcestershire.

🌀 Josh Baker has three wickets for the seconds today in their match against Somerset.

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— Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) May 1, 2024