County Cricket Club Worcestershire has taken a big decision in the memory of former club cricketer Josh Baker. Let us tell you that now the cricket club will play wearing jersey number 33 in the memory of the cricketer. So the cricket club has given this information through a post on its official X account.

It is noteworthy that 20-year-old young cricketer Baker had passed away recently, due to which his cricket club has taken this big step after talking to his family. Let us tell you that Josh Baker last played his last match for Worcestershire between 20 April to 2 May for Worcestershire 2nd XI against Somerset 2nd XI.

It is noteworthy that at the age of just 17, Baker had got his contract with Worcestershire Cricket Club. So if we give you information about his performance, he took 27 wickets in 22 first class matches and 27 wickets in 25 limited overs matches. Baker also played Under-19 cricket for the England cricket team.

See this social media post of Worcestershire Cricket Club

💚 In loving memory of Josh Baker, #33 will be a symbol of courage and inspiration on our shirts for the rest of the season.

Each game will carry forward his legacy, touching hearts and exemplifying the spirit of cricket and Worcestershire County Cricket Club both on and off the… pic.twitter.com/4I7PIm7zPx

— Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) May 8, 2024

On the other hand, if we look at Baker’s performance in the ongoing County Championship Division 2, he played in a total of 2 out of four matches in the ongoing season. During this period, Baker bowled a total of 69 overs, in which he took a total of 4 wickets while spending runs at an economy of 3.21.

So, a day before his sudden demise, Baker had taken 3 wickets for 66 runs in 20 overs. Also, his two overs were also included in this. Also, Worcestershire club CEO Ashley Giles said in a statement that anyone who had the chance to know Baker on a personal basis has had an optimistic impact on them.