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Heartbreak in Cricket as Young Star Josh Baker Passes Away at 20

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club mourns the loss of talented cricketer Josh Baker, aged only 20. #RIPJoshBaker #CricketFamily

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is reeling from the devastating news of the untimely passing of one of its rising stars, Josh Baker. At just 20 years old, Baker's promising career was tragically cut short, leaving the cricket community in shock and sadness.

Ashley Giles, the chief executive of Worcestershire, expressed the club's profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to Baker's family and friends. Known for his vibrant personality and exceptional skills as a spin bowler, Baker was a beloved member of the team.

Described as the 'life and soul of the dressing room' by his peers, Josh Baker's legacy as a talented cricketer and a cherished teammate will forever be remembered in the hearts of his colleagues and fans. His dedication to the sport and his infectious spirit touched the lives of many.

In a poignant tribute, Worcestershire highlighted Baker's contributions, having played 47 matches in various formats for the club. The loss of this young cricket star has left a profound void in the cricketing world, with tributes pouring in from across the globe to honor his memory.

As the cricketing community mourns the loss of Josh Baker, his passion for the sport and his impact on all who knew him serve as a lasting reminder of his remarkable spirit and talent. Rest in peace, Josh, you will forever be a part of the cricket family. #RIPJoshBaker #CricketFamily

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club Announces the Heartbreaking ... (Worcestershire CCC)

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old.

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Worcestershire pay tribute to cricketer Josh Baker after death aged 20 (The Guardian)

Worcestershire's chief executive Ashley Giles has said the club's 'love and prayers' go out to Baker's family and friends.

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Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20 (The Independent)

Worcestershire have announced the death of 20-year-old spin bowler Josh Baker, and paid a moving tribute to the young cricketer.

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Josh Baker: Worcestershire 'devastated' as spin bowler dies aged 20 (Sky Sports)

Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker has died aged 20, the club have announced. Baker made 47 appearances across all formats for Worcestershire since ...

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Cricket star Josh Baker dies aged just 20 as Worcestershire pay ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Josh Baker, an up and coming cricketer in the ranks at Worcestershire, has died aged just 20 his county has announced in a heartbreaking statement.

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Josh Baker: Worcestershire 'heartbroken' at death of 'vibrant' 20-year ... (Sky News)

The spinner, a former England under-19 international, was described as "the life and soul of the dressing room" and was playing for the county's second team ...

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Worcestershire bowler Josh Baker dies aged 20 as Ashley Giles ... (iNews)

By Rory Dollard | 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 ...

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Josh Baker, Worcestershire spinner, dies at the age of 20 (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Club pays tribute to popularity and "infectious spirit" of young left-arm spinner.

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Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead by pal at home after he ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, who has tragically passed away at the age of 20, was found by a friend in his apartment after he did not show up for a ...

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English cricket mourns death of 20-year-old Worcestershire spinner ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Ashley Giles paid tribute to the England Under-19 player who had represented Worcestershire twice in the championship already this season.

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Josh Baker, Worcestershire and England under-19 cricketer, dies ... (ABC News)

English cricketer Josh Baker, who played Country Cricket for Worcestershire, has died aged 20.

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Josh Baker took three wickets in his last match hours before death (Daily Mail)

The cricket world was sent into shock on Thursday when Baker's club revealed the 20-year-old had passed away before tributes began to flow in for the ...

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Worcestershire pay tribute to cricketer Josh Baker after death aged 20 (Morning Star Online)

WORCESTERSHIRE spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20, the club announced yesterday. The Pears said they were “devastated” by the loss of the former ...

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Friend found cricketer Josh Baker dead at home after he failed to ... (Gloucestershire Live)

The 20-year-old had been playing against Somerset in a four-day match this week and concerns were raised when he did not show up on Thursday morning.

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Josh Baker death: Worcestershire have lost "brilliant guy and ... (BBC Sport)

Worcestershire have lost "a brilliant guy and a fantastic cricketer" with the passing of Josh Baker, says his former coach Shaftab Khalid.

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Josh Baker: County Championship matches pay tribute as ... (Sky Sports)

Teams observed a minutes silence ahead of Fridays Vitality County Championship matches following Josh Bakers death on Thursday; Baker had played for ...

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Josh Baker: Worcestershire spin bowler dies, aged 20 (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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 ...

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Josh Baker: Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old Worcestershire ... (Sky News)

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 ...

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Heartbreaking interview Josh Baker gave re-emerges after his death (Daily Mail)

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 ...

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