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Josh Baker: Worcestershire spin bowler dies, aged 20

Josh Baker Worcestershire spin bowler dies aged 20
Worcestershire announce the death of left-arm spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20.

Worcestershire have announced the death of spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20.

Baker made two County Championship appearances this season, the last against Durham at Kidderminster in April.

The left-armer made his first-class debut in 2021 and played 47 games in all formats, taking 70 wickets.

"The news of Josh’s passing has left us all devastated," said Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles.

The club has not said how Baker died.

He played in a county second XI fixture this week against Somerset at Bromsgrove School, taking three wickets.

Worcestershire's first XI do not have a County Championship fixture this week.

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