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Jumping for joy - Sonny Baker had double reason for celebration on Wednesday. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket

Sonny Side Up - A Day to Remember for Hampshire Quick

Sonny Baker has had a number of memorable days since arriving at Hampshire last summer, but few will match Wednesday, when he celebrated a new two year deal...

13.05.26, 12:49 Updated 13.05.26, 13:00

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Sonny Baker has extended his contract with Hampshire for two years.

And also earned a first call-up to the England Test side.

All within two hours.

The fear for the county will be how much they'll actually see of him between now and the end of the 2028 after a blistering start to the season with the ball propelled him into England's plans.

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Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.

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