Tributes to Baker have been paid by other first-class counties.
And Pakistan spin bowler Usama Mir, who is due to rejoin Worcestershire for this summer’s T20 Blast, posted on X, formerly Twitter: “So sad and upset to hear the news of Josh’s passing. He was one of the nicest people you could meet. And a brilliant cricketer.”
Professional Cricketers’ Association chief executive Paul Lynch said:, external “Everybody at the PCA is heartbroken to hear of Josh’s passing and we offer our sincere condolences to all his family, friends and teammates.
“Josh was a cricketer with his full career and life ahead of him and this news is impossible to comprehend.
“The PCA and the Professional Cricketers’ Trust are working to support Josh’s family, his team-mates and all PCA members who are affected.”
Worcestershire say they are “committed to honouring his memory in a manner befitting the remarkable person he was” but plans to pay tribute to him will remain private for the time being.
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