Josh Baker, a 20-year-old spin bowler from the English county of Worcestershire has passed away.
Josh Baker played two Second XI matches this season. He made his first-class debut in 2021 and played a total of 47 matches across all formats, taking three wickets in his last match against Somerset.
Pakistani spinner Usama Mir, who plays for Worcestershire, said in a message on social media, “Josh Baker’s death is sad and a blow, he was a good person and a great cricketer.”
Worcestershire County Chief Executive Ashley Giles said: “We are all saddened by the death of Josh Baker.”