The county revealed the tribute on Wednesday, with 33 emblazoned beneath the club's crest on the playing shirt
Worcestershire will pay tribute to Josh Baker by wearing shirts adorned with his squad number – 33 – for the remainder of the season.
The left-arm spinner, who made his first-class debut in 2021 and represented England at under-19 level, died suddenly aged 20 last week.
Baker went on to play 22 first-class matches, 17 List A games and eight T20s for the Pears, taking 70 wickets. His final first-team appearance came against Durham at Kidderminster in April 2024.
The county revealed the tribute on Wednesday, with 33 emblazoned beneath the club's crest on the playing shirt.
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💚 In loving memory of Josh Baker, #33 will be a symbol of courage and inspiration on our shirts for the rest of the season.
— Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) May 8, 2024
Each game will carry forward his legacy, touching hearts and exemplifying the spirit of cricket and Worcestershire County Cricket Club both on and off the… pic.twitter.com/4I7PIm7zPx
"Wearing Josh's number on their shirts is a way for the team, and all involved with Worcestershire cricket, to pay tribute to his memory and keep his spirit alive on the field," said Ashley Giles, the chief executive.
"It is clear from the outpouring of love we've seen, following last week's awful news, that Josh touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him."
He added: "As we all continue to navigate through this very difficult time, we encourage our members, supporters, and the cricketing community to join us in honouring Josh's memory and celebrate the life of a remarkable young man who will forever hold a special place in our hearts."
Counties wore black armbands in tribute to Baker last week (Harry Trump/Getty Images)
Worcestershire will wear the shirts for the first time when they face Kent in the County Championship on Friday. Clubs paid tribute to Baker during last week's Championship round, with black armbands worn and a minute's silence observed.
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