Cricket Roundup: Tributes Paid and Play Interrupted by Rain
Cricketers across the country wore black armbands in memory of young Worcestershire all-rounder Josh Baker, whose passing was announced on Thursday. His parents, Paul and Lisa, expressed their grief, while his former coach Shaftab Khalid remembered him as a “very talented cricketer” and “amazing, wonderful human being.”
“He was a very talented cricketer and an amazing, wonderful human being. We are all deeply saddened by this tragic loss.” – Shaftab Khalid, Josh Baker’s former coach
At grounds like New Road and Derby, moments of silence were observed to honor Baker’s memory. On the field, play was disrupted by rain in several matches.
Kent Fight Back at Old Trafford
At Old Trafford, Kent fought back after being reduced to 129/6, thanks to strong performances from Joey Evison and Zak Crawley.
Soggy Clash at Headingley
In the Glamorgan-Yorkshire clash at a soggy Headingley, Billy Root scored 51 for the visitors, with brother Joe dropping him early on.
Eventful Day at Taunton
The most eventful day unfolded at Taunton, where 20 wickets fell on a lively pitch, all to seam bowlers. Somerset bowled out Essex for 156, before Sam Cook and Jamie Porter returned the favor, dismissing the hosts for 128.
Other Matches
Elsewhere, Derbyshire reached 189/8 against Sussex before the rain arrived, while play was entirely washed out between Middlesex and Leicestershire at Lord’s.
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