Funeral details confirmed for Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker

The 20-year-old died last month

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 5th Jun 2024

The funeral to celebrate the life of Worcestershire County Cricketer Josh Baker has been announced.

The 20-year-old spin bowler died last month.

The club say, on their website, the day will be "dedicated to honouring Josh's memory and reflecting on the many cherished moments he brought to our lives."

It has been confirmed the funeral will take place on Monday 10 June at Redditch Crematorium - followed by a service and sharing memories at Visit Worcestershire New Road for Josh's close friends and family.

The Cricket Club go on to say:

"In keeping with Josh’s vibrant personality and spirit, the family requests that attendees refrain from wearing black clothing or bringing flowers. Instead, comfortable, casual, and colourful attire is encouraged to truly celebrate the joy and positivity that Josh embodied."

A live stream for the event has been set up, due to the limited spaces at the crematorium reserved for those closest to Josh.

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