Sonny Baker, Hampshire's 23-year-old fast bowler, has been praised for his exceptional talent, with a 'huge ceiling' that could lead to an England call-up. Baker took 5-62 in Hampshire's County Championship match against Somerset, including the wickets of Lewis Gregory and Alfie Ogborne.
His impressive performance has caught the attention of England selectors, with captain Ben Brown saying, 'He's bowling absolute rockets at the moment.' Baker's form could lead to his first England Test call-up against New Zealand on June 4. Despite struggling in his international debut last summer, Baker had a successful 2025 Hundred tournament, taking nine wickets in seven matches and putting top players like Joe Root and Steve Smith under pressure. With a one-year central contract from England, Baker remains on the selectors' radar for 2026.