Hampshire's Sonny Baker has been praised for his exceptional talent, with a 'huge ceiling' as a bowler, after taking a five-wicket haul in the County Championship match against Somerset. The 23-year-old finished with impressive figures of 5-62 from 17 overs, although his team fell short of victory. Hampshire captain Ben Brown expressed his admiration for Baker, saying he has been 'absolutely brilliant all game' and 'bowling absolute rockets.' Baker's form has sparked speculation about a potential England Test call-up against New Zealand. Despite struggling in his international debut last summer, Baker has shown promise, particularly in the 2025 Hundred tournament, where he took nine wickets in seven matches.
With a one-year central contract from England, Baker remains a strong contender for the national team.