Sonny Baker is an English cricketer who has been creating waves at the domestic level and in franchise leagues. Just 22 years old, he is set to take another step in his career after he was picked in England's ODI and T20I squad for the series against South Africa and Ireland. With his right-arm fast bowling, Baker is one of the young talents who has already impressed with his speed and wicket-taking skills. Early Life and Domestic Career Sonny Baker was born on 13 March 2003 in Torbay, Devon, England. He studied at Torquay Boys' Grammar School and King's College in Taunton. His main role in cricket is that of a bowler, and his bowling is right-arm medium fast. Baker stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches and uses his height to generate bounce and trouble batters. Check out this delivery from new Academy bowler Sonny Baker! 😳 #WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/eAG2mRGEpt — Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) November 17, 2020 Baker started his professional life in 2021 with Somerset County Cricket Club. He made his List A match on 25 July 2021 for Derbyshire against Taunton. In List A cricket, he has featured in 11 games and picked 19 wickets at the economy rate of 6.36, the best being 6/46. He made his T20 debut on 22 August 2022 for Southern Brave in The Hundred against Welsh Fire in Cardiff. He has so far played 18 T20 matches and has 19 wickets to his credit, with the best being 4/20. He has not yet played first-class cricket for Somerset's senior side but has played for the second XI and has shown his potential. Also Read | 3 Top India Players Who May Miss Out on Asia Cup 2025 Squad Franchise Cricket and The Hundred Baker's first experience of franchise cricket came in August 2021 when he was signed by Trent Rockets for The Hundred as a cover player. He played his first game in The Hundred for the Southern Brave in 2022 where he picked two wickets in three matches. In 2025, Baker's was roped in by Manchester Originals in four matches played till 15th August 2025, pacer has bagged four wickets. His ability to clock 90mph with his pace has come in handy in the shorter matches, especially in the middle overs. Playing Style and Strengths Baker has gained popularity for his precision, pace, and the ability to strike at key moments. He often bowls in the middle stages of an innings, where his control and variations hold scoring at bay. His performance in England Lions and The Hundred made the headlines. Also Read | 3 Teams That Could Target Sanju Samson in IPL 2026 Trade After CSK Pulls Out England Call-Up of Sonny Baker Over the Irish sea! 🌊 🏏Our squad to take on Ireland in Malahide with Jacob Bethell in charge! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/r8tm1soo9N — England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 15, 2025 Baker's regular appearances for The Hundred and FC cricket saw him earn his first call-up to the England squad. He has been included to play for both the ODI series against South Africa and the T20I series against Ireland. This is a huge moment in his career as he looks to make his debut and make his mark at international level.