20-year-old spinner Josh Baker from Worcestershire passes away

London. English cricket has been shocked by the demise of young Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, who has passed away at the age of 20. Baker’s passing was announced by Worcestershire Country Cricket Club in a statement. In a statement released by Worcestershire, CEO Ashley Giles said the club was devastated by the passing of Josh Baker as he was more than just a teammate and his He was an integral part of the family. “The news of Josh’s passing has devastated us all. Josh was more than a teammate; he was an integral part of our cricket family. We will all miss him dearly. All our Love and prayers go out to Josh’s family and friends.” Giles wrote in a statement from Worcestershire. The cause of Josh Baker’s death was not disclosed by England Cricket or Worcestershire Country Cricket Club.

However, it is believed that the young English spinner died suddenly, as he had taken three wickets for the Worcestershire second team against Somerset in a County Championship match just a day before his death was announced by the club. In the county match, Baker recorded figures of 3/66 with an economy rate of 3.30, helping Worcestershire bowl out the opposition for 246 runs in 71.4 overs in the first innings. Josh Baker’s death shocked not only English cricket but There was a wave of mourning across the world and heartfelt tributes were being paid to the young spinner.