Josh Baker, a promising young cricketer and left-arm spinner for Worcestershire, has tragically passed away at the age of 20. The Worcestershire County Cricket Club expressed their heartbreak over his untimely death, extending their love and prayers to his family and friends. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and various cricket communities, including fans and other clubs, have also shared their condolences, highlighting the profound impact of his loss on the sport. Tributes from notable figures in cricket, such as Michael Vaughan, and messages from teammates have been pouring in, reflecting on Baker's talent and the deep sense of loss felt by the cricketing world. Notably, Baker had played in a match for the club just yesterday.
Touching text message England captain Ben Stokes sent Josh Baker - as tributes pour in for tragic young cricket star https://t.co/BIBfHHwqc3
Cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20, leaving teammates 'heartbroken', as Michael Vaughan leads tributes https://t.co/0Rwp5ZNtts
Josh Baker, the Worcestershire left-arm spinner, has passed away at the age of 20.
Worcestershire spin bowler Baker dies aged 20 https://t.co/iOnIkBSsgz
Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker has died at the age of 20. https://t.co/WYWH3o224o
Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker has died aged 20, the club have announced. https://t.co/pRlcg9Glis
Cricket star Josh Baker dies age 20: Michael Vaughan leads tributes for talented Worcestershire spinner, who played in a match for the club yesterday https://t.co/gXAgDBgHzI https://t.co/vtVZRNha6G
Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker has been described by the club as a "loved member of the team" after his death aged 20. https://t.co/f7D6k582NE
BREAKING: Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20. https://t.co/Gqcsl9BXHO
Worcestershire announce tragic death of bowler Josh Baker aged just 20 https://t.co/R0hsvAAGZh
Worcestershire and England cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20 https://t.co/WQKY2dtDQ9
Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies, aged 20 https://t.co/GSFvCmV2YH
Worcestershire pay tribute to cricketer Josh Baker after death aged 20 https://t.co/aTkRMayRwg
Heart-breaking news. Rest in peace, Josh. Our thoughts are with Josh's loved ones at this desperately sad time. https://t.co/EmwnCY0aLE
Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker dies, aged 20 https://t.co/qCLfe3I0xW
Cricket club in 'devastated' statement as talented star Josh Baker dies age 20 https://t.co/PROAdtj0MH
Cricket star Josh Baker dies aged 20 as Worcestershire pay tribute to young spin bowler https://t.co/Co1lSTM5AQ
Breaking: Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20. https://t.co/2YE8MrAykb
Worcestershire left-arm spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of just 20. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/reUeebiq8o
BREAKING: Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20, the club have announced. https://t.co/PUotKExo6X
#Breaking Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker has died at the age of 20, the club have announced https://t.co/NRvCttJkkf
BREAKING: Tragedy as talented young cricketer Josh Baker, 20, dies https://t.co/SZJb115dCr https://t.co/CoBaTmreEU
The ECB is desperately sad to learn of the passing of Josh Baker. This is devastating news. We extend our best wishes to Josh's family and friends, to everyone who knew and loved him, and to everyone at Worcestershire CCC. https://t.co/im4xLxJFsH
RIP Josh Baker 💔 Our thought are with his friends, family and everyone @WorcsCCC at a truly awful time. https://t.co/2kL3WYPh11
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. The love and prayers of everyone at the Club go out to Josh’s family and friends at this time. ➡️ https://t.co/p5C9G0apV0 https://t.co/DNNOnG4Gy7