WORCESTERSHIRE CCC reflected on their on and off-field performance after the Pears released their annual report for 2024.
The club encountered record levels of flooding at their New Road home but achieved their highest finish in the County Championship for 25 years.
Worcestershire achieved a sixth-place finish in Division One – the club’s highest finish since the introduction of the two-division structure back in 2000.
That came after flooding at their New Road home forced the Pears to move some of their early-season matches to Kidderminster.
The Rapids also reached the quarter-finals of the One-Day Cup despite missing a number of senior players through injury.
However, the death of 20-year-old bowler Josh Baker in May overshadowed the club’s season.
Worcestershire wore Baker’s number 33 on the front of their shirts for the remainder of the season in tribute to the young spin bowler.
Off the field, the club reported a small pre-tax profit of £4,357 and achieved an all-time high £689,872 in sponsorship and advertising revenue.
Worcestershire CEO, Ashley Giles, said: “2024 was a year that tested every part of our club, but it also highlighted our incredible resilience and ambition.
“On the field, we secured our best County Championship finish in 25 years, proving that we can compete at the highest level.
“Off the field, we continued to strengthen our financial position, enhance our facilities, and expand our community impact, all while navigating the challenges of record flooding and the heartbreaking loss of Josh Baker.
“As we look ahead to 2025, we do so with renewed optimism. The sale of The Hundred franchises presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure our long-term future, and we are committed to ensuring that Worcestershire remains a thriving, competitive, and inclusive club for years to come.
“We are excited to build on the foundations we have laid and create even more special moments for our members, supporters, and the wider Worcestershire community.”
