{"id":6645,"date":"2026-05-01T05:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sonny-baker-targets-international-recall-after-sharpening-90mph-pace"},"modified":"2026-05-01T05:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:51:40","slug":"sonny-baker-targets-international-recall-after-sharpening-90mph-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sonny-baker-targets-international-recall-after-sharpening-90mph-pace","title":{"rendered":"Sonny Baker Targets International Recall After Sharpening 90mph Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>England fast-bowler Sonny Baker is gearing up for a potential return to the international arena, hoping his sharp county form can translate into a bigger opportunity. The 23-year-old, who experienced a tough introduction to international cricket last year, has been working on refining both pace and control while bowling quick for Hampshire in the County Championship. With his fastest recorded delivery this season clocking 92 mph, Baker is now waiting for a second shot at the highest level.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sonny Baker has been bowling at up to 92 mph this season while playing for Hampshire in county cricket.<\/li>\n<li>He previously featured in one ODI and one T20I in 2024 against South Africa and Ireland, but struggled in both matches.<\/li>\n<li>The England centrally-contracted pacer believes he has improved his pace and, crucially, his control since that rough start.<\/li>\n<li>Baker has taken 13 wickets in three county games this season, including a five-wicket haul versus Somerset.<\/li>\n<li>England are preparing for a three-Test home series against New Zealand in June, and Baker is eyeing selection for the red-ball summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>From a difficult debut to sharper county bowling<\/h2>\n<p>Baker\u2019s early international exposure came last year, when he played an ODI against South Africa and a T20I against Ireland. In both outings, batters scored heavily off him. However, since then, he has focused on addressing the issues he encountered and believes his bowling now offers a more reliable package for the long format. He is currently honing his skills in Hampshire\u2019s county campaign, where his pace has been particularly eye-catching.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to BBC Sport, Baker said that being on a central contract reflects long-term faith, even if he is unsure how quickly he might fit into the immediate plans. He added that he has developed more pace and better command of his deliveries, and that his progress in red-ball cricket has been significant compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>He also detailed what has changed in his run-up and release. Baker explained that when he approaches the crease faster and carries that momentum through to the moment of delivery, the ball leaves his hand at a higher speed. He contrasted this with last year, when he felt he was trying to operate too much like a \u201ccruise control\u201d bowler, which left him short on the energy needed for wicket-taking. In his view, the lack of zip affected his decision-making and control, because he was constantly thinking he needed to \u201cgive it some\u201d to create an opening. This year, even with limited sample size, he feels the results have been notably better.<\/p>\n<h2>England\u2019s red-ball search and Baker\u2019s Test window<\/h2>\n<p>After a challenging Ashes campaign, England have been looking for a fresh quick option for the red-ball setup, and Baker believes he fits the profile. He has appeared in three matches during the current county season and already sits on 13 wickets. Among those wickets is a standout performance: a five-for against Somerset, his previous county.<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand are scheduled to tour England for three Tests in June, and Baker is hoping his county workload and match impact will strengthen his case for selection. With more games still to come before the series, he will be looking to keep building momentum and demonstrate that his improved pace and control can hold up against higher-quality opposition.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Baker enjoys bowling fast<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the numbers, Baker has framed fast bowling as something that should stay enjoyable. He said that bowling quick is simply fun and that a player has to find a way to keep that enjoyment alive. He also described the kind of entertainment that draws crowds in T20 cricket\u2014big hits, rapid bowling, and spinners getting batters frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed to the impact of Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes, noting how everyone seemed to be watching him. 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