England fast bowler Baker extends Hampshire deal

England fast bowler Sonny Baker has signed a two-year contract extension with Hampshire to stay until the end of the 2028 season.

The 23-year-old moved to the club in 2025 from Somerset and has since taken 47 wickets in 22 matches (36 of those in 11 first-class matches).

He has been a regular presence for Hampshire at the start of the 2026 season, playing in four of their five County Championship matches, claiming 14 wickets.

"My main aims for this year were to earn the respect of the senior players by demonstrating more consistency in performance," Baker said.

"I feel I've come a long way since last year, all thanks to the experiences I've had here."

Baker has represented England twice - once in a heavy One-Day International defeat against South Africa and then in a T20 win against Ireland three weeks later - and is hoping to make his Test debut this summer.

He was named in England's squad for their Test match against New Zealand at Lord's from 4 June.

"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," said Hampshire director of cricket Giles White.

"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".