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

Hampshire's Sonny Baker has been praised for his exceptional bowling skills, with his captain, Ben Brown, noting that the 23-year-old has a 'huge ceiling' as a bowler. Baker's impressive performance in the County Championship, where he took a five-for against Somerset, has further strengthened his case for an England call-up. With figures of 5-62 from 17 overs, Baker's pace and accuracy have been hailed as 'absolute rockets' by his captain. His ability to trouble top-order batsmen, including Lewis Gregory, has also been highlighted. Baker's form this season has been remarkable, with 13 wickets in the first three games of the County Championship at an average of 21.84. While he struggled in his international debut against South Africa last summer, Baker's success in the 2025 Hundred tournament and his recent performances have kept him on England's radar. With a one-year central contract already in place, Baker is likely to be considered for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, starting on June 4.