About James Baker
Born 1988. James Baker is a New Zealand cricketer.
James Baker (born 16 February 1988) is a Somoan cricketer who plays for Northern Districts and captains the Samoa cricket team. He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season for Northern Districts, with 34 dismissals in ten matches. In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Northern Districts for the 2018–19 season.
In June 2019, he was selected to represent the Samoa cricket team in the men's tournament at the 2019 Pacific Games. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Papua New Guinea, on 8 July 2019. Samoa's 157-run victory against New Caledonia in the tournament's bronze medal match earned Baker a bronze medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is James Baker?
New Zealand cricketer
When was James Baker born?
James Baker was born on 16 February 1988 in Tokoroa.
What is James Baker's occupation?
James Baker is a cricketer.
What nationality is James Baker?
James Baker is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Baker (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Baker. https://biography.guide/james-baker-cricketer/
MLA: "James Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-baker-cricketer/.
Chicago: "James Baker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-baker-cricketer/.
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