Josh Baker’s parents talk about how watching England in Australia helps them cope with grief

The foundation has so far raised £65,000, partly through events such as the ball at the New Worcestershire Road and a golf day. But Lisa and Paul hit a snag. Spending money has proven to be more problematic than collecting it.

“I thought it would be the other way around,” Paul says. “Raising money is never easy, but how do we change people’s lives, how do we make things better for people and have success stories to tell on the back of that?

“The aim is to give back to the sport of cricket which we cherish as a family.

“It’s not something we have experience in, so we’re figuring out how we can funnel money around to help people, clubs or the medical side of the game. We could help juniors attend matches, or help families where finances are a barrier.”

Now, Lisa and Paul are asking anyone who can give the JB33 Foundation some directions to get in touch via the charity’s Instagram page.

“It’s something we’re very excited about, because it means a lot to us,” Lisa says. “We need to start spending and shouting about what we are doing.”

Even while in Australia, Lisa and Paul continue to take calls and hold meetings about the foundation. When they return home in the new year, they want to continue their work before the new season begins.

Before that, they will finish their Ashes journey in Sydney. On the first day of the fifth Test, they will once again wear their JB33 jerseys, as they did on the opening day of each of the previous four Tests.

“It’s very painful because they put his face on the back, but it’s also beautiful,” Lisa says.

Like Melbourne, returning to Sydney will bring up unbearable emotions that no parent should feel.

He was outside the Sydney Cricket Ground where Josh played during the 2011 Ashes Test, and was in the city when Josh had his winter cricketing adventure just months before his death.

“He wasn’t a big Christmas person,” Lisa says. “I have no doubt he wouldn’t have spent Christmas at home for so long – he was here playing cricket.

“He loved his life. Music was a big part. Some songs come on and I have to take a deep breath. He loved his music. He was always singing.”

“Coming to Australia is very special to us now. We feel closer to it here at Christmas than we do back home.”