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Baker hopes tough debut will 'be good' in long run

Fast bowler Sonny Baker endured a tough ODI debut three weeks ago, and will be hoping his T20 bow goes a little better.

He was hit for 76 runs, including 14 boundaries, in a brutal seven-over introduction to international cricket as England were thrashed by South Africa at Headingley.

The 22-year-old said: "From a figures point of view, it was obviously not exactly how I'd planned my debut going, but not all good experiences are enjoyable experiences.

"At the time I was thinking, '15 an over for my first three or four overs is not what I had in mind!' But in the long run, it'll be a good thing for me.

"Aiden Markram obviously fancied a piece and got a few away, but he's a very, very good player.

"It's not the best I've ever bowled but looking back at my areas, there was a ball at 89mph, a little bit above top of leg stump, and he hit me over square leg for six. I was like 'OK, fair enough'. Batters are allowed to play good shots.

"So it's onwards and upwards, really. The next one will definitely be better than that - or hopefully it will!"

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