Hampshire's Sonny Baker, 23, has been praised for his exceptional talent, with a 'huge ceiling' as a bowler, after taking five wickets in the County Championship match against Somerset. Baker's impressive performance, which included figures of 5-62, has further strengthened his case for an England call-up. Hampshire captain Ben Brown commended Baker's skills, saying he has been 'absolutely brilliant all game' and 'bowling absolute rockets.' Baker's form has sparked speculation about a potential 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 his successful stint in the 2025 Hundred tournament has kept him on England's radar. With a one-year central contract from England, Baker remains a promising prospect for the national team.