Worcestershire spin bowler Baker dies aged 20

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

Baker made two County Championship appearances this season, last playing 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