Worcestershire retire Baker's shirt number 33

Worcestershire person retired nan number 33 garment successful representation of nan club's left-arm spinner Josh Baker, who died earlier this twelvemonth aged 20.

Baker, a erstwhile England-Under 19 international, passed distant abruptly successful May successful a week successful which he was playing successful a 2nd XI lucifer against Somerset astatine Bromsgrove School.

In tribute, nan Pears first squad each wore nan number 33 connected their shirts successful nan first County Championship lucifer pursuing his death, against Kent astatine Canterbury.

"Josh was not only an outstanding cricketer but an exceptional individual," Worcestershire main executive Ashley Giles told nan club's website., external

"His passing has near an irreplaceable void astatine our nine and successful nan hearts of each who knew him.

"Retiring nan Number 33 shirt, for nan first clip successful our club's history, ensures his representation and contributions are ne'er forgotten. His bequest will proceed to animate early generations."

As portion of nan tribute to Baker's bequest and to serve, nan nine say, arsenic "a lasting reminder of his effect connected nan club, his team-mates, and nan broader cricketing community", a framed 'Baker 33' garment will beryllium connected show successful nan Graeme Hick Pavilion astatine New Road.

In addition, a metallic chair pinch Baker's locker plaque will beryllium placed astatine nan training nets.

Baker's parents - Paul and Lisa - person besides been awarded life memberships of nan club.