Josh Baker

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Tragic Loss in Cricket: Remembering the Talented Josh Baker

Ben Stokes - County Championship - England Cricket - Jon Lewis - Josh Baker - Worcestershire Cricket Club

Discover the shocking story of young cricketer Josh Baker, who tragically passed away at 20 after taking three wickets in his last match. Tributes and condolences pour in for the rising star.

The cricket world was left in disbelief after the sudden death of 20-year-old English cricketer, Josh Baker. Just hours before his passing, Baker showcased his talent by taking three wickets in a match, leaving a lasting memory in the hearts of fans. Hailing from Worcestershire, Baker's untimely demise sent shockwaves through the cricket community, with an outpouring of tributes and condolences flooding in for the promising player.

Known for his skills as a spin bowler, Baker's career was cut short at a young age, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances surrounding his death. As the cricket fraternity mourns the loss of a budding talent, his teammates, friends, and fans are left in sorrow, reflecting on his short but impactful journey in the sport.

Despite his young age, Josh Baker had already made a mark in the cricket world, making his first-class debut in 2021 and impressing with 70 wickets and 525 runs in just 47 matches across formats. His dedication and passion for the game were evident, making his passing all the more heart-wrenching for those who knew him both on and off the field.

As the cricketing community reels from the loss of a promising player, the legacy of Josh Baker lives on through the memories and moments he shared with his teammates and opponents. His sudden departure serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life, leaving a deep void in the hearts of those who admired his talent and spirit.

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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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Who Was Josh Baker, The 20-Year-Old English Cricketer Who ... (ABP Live)

Here's all the crucial information about Josh Baker, an English cricketer from Worcestershire, who passed away at the age of 20.

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Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20 (The Statesman)

Worcestershire Cricket Club on Thursday announced the death of spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20. However, the club didn't mention the reason of the ...

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Cricketer Josh Baker found dead aged 20 by friend at home after he ... (Daily Express)

Worcestershire and England Under-19 cricketer Josh Baker was found dead at his home on Thursday after he did not show up for his county's second-team match ...

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Who was Josh Baker? Everything you need to know about the ... (SportsAdda)

Bowling all-rounder Josh Baker made his first-class debut in 2021 and played 47 matches across formats. He scalped 70 wickets and scored 525 runs in his ...

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England Spinner Josh Baker Dies Aged 20 A Day After Taking ... (Outlook India)

Worcestershire's 20-year-old spinner was found dead in his flat by his friends a day after picking three wickets.

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England spinner passes away after taking three wickets a day before (Crictoday)

Cricket fans around the world were shocked when Worcestershire's 20-year-old spinner, Josh Baker died under unknown circumstances.

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Stokes' touching message before 20yo's death (NEWS.com.au)

Ben Stokes sent a touching text message to Josh Baker when the pair faced off in county cricket, two years before the young star's tragic death.

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England women's head coach 'really sad' at the news of Josh ... (The Independent)

Jon Lewis drew on personal experiences to explain how the Worcestershire players may struggle.

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Book of condolences for Josh Baker at Worcestershire CCC (Ledbury Reporter)

Worcestershire County Cricket Club has opened up its Severn Suite for people to pay tribute to Josh Baker following his shock death yesterdayโ€ฆ

Josh Baker tributes continue as County Championship resumes (The Cricketer)

English cricket has continued to mark the sad passing of Josh Baker, with black armbands being worn by players and county flags being flown at half-mast ...

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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 tributes continue as County Championship resumes (The Cricketer)

English cricket has continued to mark the sad passing of Josh Baker, with black armbands being worn by players and county flags being flown at half-mast ...

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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 tributes continue as County Championship resumes (The Cricketer)

English cricket has continued to mark the sad passing of Josh Baker, with black armbands being worn by players and county flags being flown at half-mast ...

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Worcestershire invite fans to pay respects to Josh Baker (The Independent)

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.

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Worcestershire invite fans to pay respects to Josh Baker (The Independent)

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.

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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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Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker takes three wickets in last ... (The Independent)

Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker took three wickets in a match, just hours before he was found dead. A matter of hours before his passing, Worcestershire ...

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Ben Stokes sent heartwarming message to cricketer Josh Baker who ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker passed away aged 20 this week, having been found dead in his apartment after not turning up for a day's play against ...

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