Smith out to prove he can be a wizard in Oz

JAMIE USING ODI SERIES TO WARM UP FOR ASHES

- Gary Fitzgerald

JAMIE SMITH aims to use the forthcoming white-ball clashes with Australia to help him warm up for potential Ashes battles next winter.

The England wicketkeeper is relishing the chance to get stuck into the tourists and show them what to expect from him Down Under in 14 months' time.

Having shone in his first Test summer with his sparkling feats with bat and gloves, Smith is in the white-ball squad for the five ODIS starting at Trent Bridge a week tomorrow.

It will be his first time facing the Aussies, even though he spent a year cutting his teeth Down Under playing grade cricket for Eastern Suburbs CC.