England bowler Sonny Baker signs new Hampshire deal

Hampshire and England fast bowler Sonny Baker has signed a two-year contract extension, which sees him remain at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Baker, 23, joined Hampshire in 2024 and has taken 46 wickets for the club in First-Class and T20 cricket.

His first matches for Hampshire came in the 2024 Global Super League in Guyana, before he made his County Championship debut against Yorkshire at Utilita Bowl in 2025 where he claimed the wicket of England batter Jonny Bairstow twice in the game.

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Consistency

Sonny Baker, said: “Hampshire have been really good to me, not just the club as a whole but also the fans throughout the games have come to see me as one of their own which means a great deal to me.

“My main aims for this year were to earn the respect of the senior players by demonstrating more consistency in performance. I feel I’ve come a long way since last year, all thanks to the experiences I’ve had here. Long may it continue.”

In just his second red-ball match for the club, he picked up his maiden First-Class five wicket haul, against then-County Champions Surrey at The Oval.

Baker had his first taste of Utilita Bowl in 2022 when he signed with Southern Brave in The Hundred, and his stocks have risen quickly, with international caps coming in white ball formats at the back end of 2025.

Exceptional

Giles White, Director of Cricket, said: “Sonny has established himself as a key member of the team, and it has been great to witness his development over the course of his time with us.

“He brings a fantastic outlook on life and has made the most of every opportunity, adding skill to complement his natural pace. He is fully committed, has an exceptional attitude, and we are delighted to have him as part of the setup.”

In the Vitality Blast, Baker claimed 10 wickets in eight matches as Hampshire Hawks reached the final of the men’s competition for a record 11^th time.

His best figures of 4/20 came against Glamorgan on home soil at Utilita Bowl.

Combined with his nine wickets in The Hundred for Manchester Originals, Baker earned an ODI debut against South Africa at Headingley and later featured against Ireland at Malahide, Dublin for his IT20 debut.

Fans can watch Sonny Baker in Hampshire colours with a Hampshire Cricket Membership.

Memberships are available from £250 which grants access to all of Hampshire men and women’s home matches across the County Championship and One Day Cup. Premium memberships, which include access to the Vitality Blast, are available for £310 with junior memberships starting at £30.

For more information on Hampshire Cricket’s membership packages, please visit www.utilitabowl.com/membership.

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