Who is that bowler? The person whom Stokes had messaged died at the age of 20.

New Delhi. England spin bowler Josh Baker is no more. The death of this young spinner, who left the world at the age of just 20, remains a mystery. Baker, who entered first class cricket in the year 2021, played a total of 47 matches including all formats. During this period, he took a total of 70 wickets with his spin bowling. England cricket is shocked by Baker’s death. The Worcestershire club has not yet revealed the reason for this player’s death.

County Club Worcestershire wrote on its official website, ‘Worcestershire County Cricket Club is saddened to announce the untimely demise of Josh Baker. Whose age was only 20 years. Josh Baker joined the club in 2021 and soon he was successful in gaining popularity. More than his style as a spin bowler, his spirit and enthusiasm brought him closer to everyone. His warmth, kindness and professionalism were excellent. This is what made him a true credit to his family and a beloved member of our team.

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Ben Stokes hit 5 sixes in one over of Baker.
Josh Baker was the same spin bowler in whose one over England captain Ben Stokes scored a total of 34 runs with 5 sixes and one four. In the year 2022, Baker bowled to Stokes, who played for Durham. Then Stokes became the new captain of the England Test team. It was an off day for Baker. However, after this Stokes sent a WhatsApp message to Baker in which it was written that today cannot define your entire season. You have immense talent and you still have a long way to go. Stokes played an innings of 181 runs in 88 balls in that match.

Josh Baker’s cricket career
20 year old Josh Baker took 43 wickets in 22 first class matches while he took 24 wickets in 17 List A matches. Baker has 3 wickets in his name in 8 T20 matches. Baker was England’s rising star spinner. Along with bowling, he proved his usefulness in batting also. His career best score is 75 runs which he made against Gloucestershire in July 2023.

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