Ganesh Kendale
Worcestershire have retired the number 33 shirt in memory of the club’s left-arm spinner Josh Baker, who died earlier this year aged 20.
Baker, a former England-Under 19 international, passed away suddenly in May in a week in which he was playing in a second XI match against Somerset at Bromsgrove School.
In tribute, the Pears first team all wore the number 33 on their shirts in the first County Championship match following his death, against Kent at Canterbury.
“Josh was not only an outstanding cricketer but an exceptional individual,” Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles told the club’s website., external
“His passing has left an irreplaceable void at our club and in the hearts of all who knew him.
“Retiring the Number 33 shirt, for the first time in our club’s history, ensures his memory and contributions are never forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”
