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Forecast to finish bottom in 2024 by this and pretty much everyone, Worcestershire dug deep to finish 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 rest of the season.
With Joe Leach retiring, Nathan Smith departing for Surrey and no statement signings over the winter, they will be stretched to the limit.
Kiwi quick Jacob Duffy adds some much-needed experience to the seam attack but is only due to be ava...
