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Sonny Baker (born 13 March 2003)[1] is an English cricketer.[2] He made his List A debut on 25 July 2021, for Somerset in the 2021 One-Day Cup.[3]

Early life

From Torquay in Devon, Baker attended Torquay Boys’ Grammar School before switching to King’s College, Taunton, where former Somerset and Devon batsman Robert Woodman is the director of cricket. He signed a contract with the Somerset Academy in 2020.[4]

Domestic career

Following the 2021 One-Day Cup campaign, Baker signed a two-year professional contract with Somerset.[5] On 13 August 2021, Baker was called up to The Hundred to play for the Trent Rockets as a replacement player.[6]

In December 2021, he was named in England’s team for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.[7] However, in January 2022, Baker was ruled out of England’s squad due to a back injury.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut on 22 August 2022, for Southern Brave in the 2022 season of The Hundred.[9] Baker was selected as a wildcard player for Manchester Originals in the 2024 season of The Hundred, but was subsequently ruled out of the competition.[10]

In August 2024, Baker confirmed that he would be leaving Somerset at the end of the season to sign for Hampshire ahead of the 2025 season.[11][12] In May 2026, he agreed a contract extension with Hampshire, tying him into the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.[13][14]

International career

Baker was included in the England Lions squad to tour Australia in January 2025.[15][16] He was awarded an England development contract the following month.[17] He made his ODI debut for England against South Africa on 2nd September 2025, but struggled, bowling seven overs for 76 runs, without taking a wicket.[18] He made his T20 debut later that month against Ireland, but again performed poorly, recording figures of 0-52 from four overs. [19] Baker was announced to be part of England’s 12-man squad to face New Zealand in the First Test of the 2026 British summer, with coach McCullen hinting at his express pace, as well as the weather, as the reasons for his selection. [20]

On 17th June 2026, Baker made his England test debut, taking to the field in the Second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. [21]

References

  1. ^ “Sonny Baker”. Cricket Archive. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ “Sonny Baker”. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ “Group 1 (D/N), Taunton, Jul 25 2021, Royal London One-Day Cup”. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  4. ^ “Torquay paceman Baker latest Devon graduate to earn a place in Somerset Academy”. Devon Cricket. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  5. ^ “Two-Year Contract for Sonny”. Somerset County Cricket Club. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  6. ^ “Baker replaces injured Wood, de Lange returns for Wahab Riaz”. Trent Bridge. Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  7. ^ “Young Lions announce England U19 World Cup squad”. England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  8. ^ “England’s Sonny Baker ruled out of ICC Under-19 World Cup”. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  9. ^ “22nd Match (N), Cardiff, August 22, 2022, The Hundred Men’s Competition”. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  10. ^ “The Hundred confirms Vitality Wildcard picks for 2024”. The Hundred. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  11. ^ “Sonny Baker joins Hampshire”. Somerset County Cricket Club. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  12. ^ “Hampshire sign seamer Baker for 2025”. BBC Sport. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  13. ^ “England pace bowler Sonny Baker extends Hampshire contract”. Haslemere Herald. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  14. ^ “England fast bowler Baker extends Hampshire deal”. BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  15. ^ “England Men’s Lions announce squad for Australia tour”. England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  16. ^ “Hampshire pace duo called up to England Lions tour of Australia”. Southampton Daily Echo. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  17. ^ “Baker, 21, given England deal after Lions success”. BBC Sport. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  18. ^ “England vs South Africa 1st ODI”. ESPN Cricinfo. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  19. ^ “Ireland vs England 3rd T20”. ESPN Cricinfo. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  20. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c62xyee3r9wo https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/02/england-weigh-test-debut-sonny-baker-eye-on-weather
  21. ^ “England v New Zealand – Cricket”. BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 June 2026.