Sonny Baker Impresses with 'Huge Ceiling' as England Call-Up Looms

Hampshire's Sonny Baker, 23, has been praised for his exceptional talent, with a 'huge ceiling' as a bowler, following his impressive five-wicket haul against Somerset in the County Championship. Baker's outstanding performance, which included figures of 5-62, has further strengthened his claim for an England call-up. Hampshire captain Ben Brown lauded Baker's skills, saying, 'He's bowling absolute rockets at the moment... almost every spell gets up to that sort of 90 mph mark and he's making things happen.' Baker's success has been consistent throughout the season, with 13 wickets in the first three games at an average of 21.84. This form may prompt selectors to consider him for England's Test match against New Zealand on June 4. Although Baker struggled in his international debut last summer, his recent performances, including a successful 2025 Hundred tournament, have kept him on England's radar. With a one-year central contract from England, Baker remains a strong contender for the national team.