BEN Stokes sent a touching text message to Josh Baker when the pair faced off in country cricket – two years before the young star’s tragic death. Emotional tributes have been shared

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.

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

Josh spent last summer playing in Sydney for Northern District Cricket Club colours and tributes have flooded in for the talented youngster.

Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker passed away in mysterious circumstances to send shockwaves in the cricket fraternity. A day before his sad demise, the spinner bagged a three-wicket haul against Somerset.

British cricket star Josh Baker, who played for Worcestershire, has reportedly died at the age of 20. News of Baker’s tragic death broke earlier today after a teammate allegedly found the cricket star dead in his apartment.

Worcestershire Cricket Club announced late Thursday the death of former England Under-19 spin bowler Josh Baker.The club said they were “devastated” by the loss of Baker, who was in action for the county’s second XI less than 24 hours before the shock news.

Worcestershire have announced the death of young spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20. Baker, who made his first-class debut in July 2021, came through the academy at New Road and his club have paid a heartbreaking tribute.