Jamie Smith: Jamie Smith is hoping to become a regular for England in all three formats. After an impressive start to his Test career, the wicketkeeper-batsman showed promise on his debut against India in the second T20I in Chennai last week.
Jamie Smith Aspires to Shine Across Formats
Smith hit four and two sixes in his 12-ball 22 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. He made his ODI debut in 2023 and Test debut in 2024. The 24-year-old has scored 133 runs in seven ODIs at an average of 22.17. However, he has scored 637 runs in nine Tests at an average of 42.47.
The youngster batted at number six in the second T20I. Smith said that it is easier for him to prepare if he knows what kind of role he will play for his team.
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Clarity in Role Helps Performance, Says Smith
I want to play for England in all formats. That’s my main goal. I’m looking at these matches as an opportunity to experiment and show my skills, I want to do that. It would be good to have a clear role for everyone to know that you’re going to be the number six batsman in the T20s, so you have a bit more clarity to practice and prepare,” Yahoo Sports quoted Smith as saying.
“My role in the Test team is clear, wicketkeeper and number seven batting. That makes it a lot easier to prepare. I’m confident that I can go out there and perform in any role that’s thrown at me,” he added.
The third T20I will be played on Tuesday, January 28 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. England are trailing the five-match series 0-2.
