Revealed: Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend ... trends now
Cricket star Josh 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, it emerged tonight.
The talented Worcestershire spinner had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.
After calls to his phone proved fruitless, a friend found him dead in his apartment, causing shockwaves through the close-knit cricket community.
Baker took three wickets against Somerset on Wednesday, with the game abandoned as a draw on Thursday, and previously featured in two Vitality County Championship games last month.
His club's chief executive Ashley Giles said the news of Baker's death has left 'us all devastated'.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan led tributes to Baker on social media from the wider cricketing world.
'This is so sad.. Thoughts with all his family & close friends,' Vaughan wrote.
Cricket star Josh Baker (centre) was found dead in his apartment by a friend after he didn't show up for the start of play
The talented Worcestershire spinner had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today
Baker was found dead by a friend in his apartment after he did not answer his phone
The club described Baker as having a 'vibrant spirit and infectious enthusiasm' in a tribute
Baker was playing for his county's second XI just yesterday
The England and Wales Cricket Board also offered their condolences to Baker's family and friends.
'The ECB is desperately sad to learn of the passing of Josh Baker,' a statement read.
'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.'
No further details have been shared about the circumstances of the youngster's passing, with the club requesting privacy and respect for his family.
Worcestershire's statement referred to Baker's 'untimely passing' and asked for his family's privacy to be respected.
The statement read: 'Worcestershire County
