Ben Stokes’ Message for Josh Baker After He Hit Him for 34 Runs in One Over Resurfaces Post 20-Year-Old Worcestershire Spinner’s Shocking Death
The England captain had hit Josh Baker for 34 runs in one over and the spinner had broken down following some harsh comments on social media. It was when Ben Stokes decided to reach out to him.
The cricket world was left stunned with the news of the death of Josh Baker, a 20-year-old spinner who played for Worcestershire. Baker, who had competed in a 2nd XI match for Worcestershire, shockingly passed away on May 2 and the development was announced by the county cricket club in a statement on social media. Shortly, Ben Stokes' message for the young cricketer resurfaced after the England captain had hit him for 34 runs in one over. Stokes wrote, "Hey Josh, Ben Stokes here. Hope you don't mind me sending you a message pal. Please don't let today define the rest of your season. These days social media is relentless and a vile place for keyboard warriors and people who are jealous of us that we are professional cricketers and they didn't make it. You've got serious potential and I think you'll go a long way," he had written on WhatsApp. Who Was Josh Baker? Here’s All You Need To Know About Worcestershire's Young Cricketer Who Passes Away Aged 20.
Ben Stokes' Message for Josh Baker Resurfaces After His Death
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Stokes ❤️
Baker 💔 pic.twitter.com/ZRg5UFjq1h
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) May 4, 2024
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