EPSOM THING SPECIAL

Smith can prove he's worth his salts against Bumrah

- by KEITH WEBSTER

FAMOUS for health-benefit salts and horse racing's Derby, Epsom may soon become inextricably linked to a rising England cricket star.

Jamie Smith's rapid 64 at the Oval on Tuesday, where he plundered 10 fours and three sixes in just 28 deliveries, set England on course for a cruise to victory over West Indies in the final ODI.

Once the T20 series finishes on Tuesday, Smith will switch focus to the daunting Test campaign against India, still a huge threat even with the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

The Epsom boy's 10 Tests to date constitute three appearances against each of West Indies, Sri Lanka and Pakistan plus one against Zimbabwe.

India will represent a significant step-up in quality of opposition, with Australia to follow this winter.