News about Lisa Baker

Today more than 500 mourners gathered for his funeral at Redditch Crematorium to say a final goodbye to the popular player. Teammates donned flowery shirts and others wore bright colours at the request of the family to 'celebrate his joy and positivity'. His coffin was draped in a flag declaring 'Forever A Pear' - a reference to the nickname of Worcestershire CCC.

Grieving players returned to training for the first time on Tuesday, where they were joined by Baker's parents, Paul and Lisa, who spent time with their late son's friends and team-mates. The 20-year-old was found dead in his apartment by a friend after he didn't turn up for the start of play on the third day of Worcestershire's match against Somerset last week. Richardson paid tribute to Baker as he opened up on the impact of the youngster's death on the team ahead of their County Championship clash against Kent.

The cricketers complied but were distressed at the timing after Baker was found dead in his apartment on Thursday, May 2. The UK Anti-Doping agency apologised but club officials were 'angry and dismayed' and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) has expressed their 'shock'. UKAD's spot-testing visit was scheduled but the club was not notified in advance, as is protocol.

The cricket world was sent into shock last week when Baker's club revealed the 20-year-old had passed away before tributes began to flow in for the talented spinner. Baker, who played 47 times for his county after turning pro in 2021, was taking part in a second team game in his home county when he died, with the match abandoned and ruled a draw following the news. With the club still in mourning, Worcestershire have revealed a heartwarming way that they will pay respects to their player for the remainder of the campaign.

The cricket world went into mourning yesterday when the the 20-year-old's club, Worcestershire, revealed he had been found dead in his apartment by a friend after he did not turn up to a game. His parents Lisa and Paul Baker took to Facebook to share their devastation and thank friends and relatives for sharing their memories of their son. They wrote: 'We are both broken. Achieved many of his dreams before reaching 21. Take every opportunity to hug your parents and your children. We've taken great comfort from the many messages received so far - keep sharing and posting your memories please.'