Hampshire's talented fast bowler Sonny Baker has been praised for his exceptional performance, taking a five-wicket haul in the County Championship match against Somerset. Baker's impressive display has further bolstered his claims for an England call-up, with his captain Ben Brown describing him as having 'a huge ceiling' as a bowler. The 23-year-old's figures of 5-62 from 17 overs were not enough to secure a win for Hampshire, as Somerset's Tom Abell hit a superb unbeaten century to seal a tense two-wicket victory. Baker's form has been outstanding this season, with 13 wickets in the first three games at an average of 21.84, and he could be in line for his first England Test call-up against New Zealand on June 4.
Despite struggling in his international debut last summer, Baker has shown significant improvement and was handed a one-year central contract by England in November, indicating he remains on the selectors' radar for 2026.