England batter Jamie Smith. England batter Jamie Smith.

Jamie Smith is hoping to become an England regular across all formats after making an impressive start to his Test career. (More Sports News)

The 24-year-old dazzled on his T20I debut against India in Chennai on Saturday, hitting one four and two sixes in a 22-run knock off 12 balls.

Smith made his ODI debut in 2023 and his Test debut the following year, and he is hoping to establish himself as a key figure for all seasons going forward.

"I want to play all formats for England," he told reporters. "That's the main goal. I'm seeing these games as an opportunity to experiment and showcase my skills. I want to do that. 

"It would be nice to fix down a role so that everyone knows you are going to be that number six batter in T20, which gives you a little bit more clarity to train and prepare with.

"I've got a very clear role in the Test side, keeping wicket and batting seven. That makes it much easier to prepare for. I feel confident I can go out and perform in any role that is thrown at me."

Smith will retain his place in the starting XI in Rajkot on Tuesday as England look to get back into their five-match series with India, which they trail 2-0.

The youngster missed England's recent Test series in New Zealand after his partner gave birth to their son, with his absence leading to doubts over his place in the Test side going forward, but it is not a decision he regrets.

"The six weeks I spent [at home] were the best six weeks I've ever had," he said. "It was a break for a little bit, and then it was some early mornings and late evenings.

"It's been fantastic to get some time away from the game and a busy schedule. It's always nice, and it's something you don't get the luxury to get.

"I'm grateful for the support of the guys here and the England and Wales Cricket Board in general for the way they went about it and allowing me to make that decision on my own without any added pressure."

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We have named an unchanged team for our third T20I v India as we look to pull one back in the seriesThe game will get underway at 13:30 GMT (19:00 local) in Rajkot tomorrow  pic.twitter.com/5LQJPO3s5B

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 27, 2025

With 12 hectic months ahead should Smith indeed become an all-format regular, he stands by his decision to not put his name forward for the Indian Premier League.

"With a young family at home and the potential to be away a lot with England this year, there's a lot of cricket, so it was best for me to pull out this year," Smith said.

"Family has always been my priority, you are a long time on the road and any time I can spend at home is good. This is a long tour, two or three months, so I want to be at home as much as I can.

"Hopefully, I can showcase what I am about as a cricketer for potential IPL moving forward. It's definitely something I want to try."

England's line-up for third T20I vs India: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (captain), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archerking game, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

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