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Forecast to complete bottom in 2024 by this and just about everyone, Worcestershire dug deep to complete mid-table – a herculean effort given the club’s limited resources and the tragedy they faced when homegrown 20-year-old spin bowler Josh Baker died suddenly last May.
The players wore his number, 33, on their backs for the remaining of the season.
With Joe Leach retiring, Nathan Smith departing for Surrey and no statement signings over the winter, they will likely be stretched to the limit.
Kiwi quick Jacob Duffy adds some much-needed experience to the seam attack but is simply attributable to be ava…
County Championship 2025: Worcestershire Season Preview
