Although he was born in Montserrat, Lionel Baker spent several years living in London and attended school there.
Baker, took a shine to the local Chinese takeaway, and regularly ate shrimps for his post match snack.
[1] After impressing in the nets in 2008, Baker signed a two-year contract with Leicestershire County Cricket Club to represent them from 2009.
[1] However, a month later the deal fell through once Baker was selected for the West Indies team as he was no longer eligible to play as a Kolpak player.
[3][4] Baker represented the West Indies at U19 level, he finished his Youth One Day International career with 17 wickets from 8 matches at an average of 18.47 with best bowling figures of 6/39.