sport news Worcestershire players to wear Josh Baker's number for the rest of the season ... trends now

Worcestershire's players are set to pay a special tribute to Josh Baker for the remainder of the season.

The cricket world was sent into shock last week when Baker's club revealed the 20-year-old had passed away before tributes began to flow in for the talented spinner.

Mail Sport has since learned that Baker was found dead in his apartment by a friend after he didn't show up for the start of play on the third day of his team's match against Somerset.

Baker, who played 47 times for his county after turning pro in 2021, was taking part in a second team game in his home county when he died, with the match abandoned and ruled a draw following the news.

With the club still in mourning, Worcestershire have revealed a heartwarming way that they will pay respects to their player for the remainder of the campaign by wearing his number on their shirts.

The players will wear Baker's No 33 on the front of their shirts until the season is over as a tribute to their team-mate.

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The number is set to be printed on the front of the club's shirts, below the crest.

'Wearing Josh's number on their shirts is a way for the team, and all involved with Worcestershire cricket, to pay tribute to his memory and keep his spirit alive on the field,' said club chief executive Ashley Giles.

'It is clear from the outpouring of love we've seen, following last week's awful news, that Josh touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.'

Giles, who added that Baker's parents, Lisa and Paul, had asked him to give their thanks for the outpouring of support for their son, added: 'As we all continue to navigate through this very difficult time, we encourage our members,

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