Joe Root Says Aussie Test Series Digs Won't Be Remembered

Australian critics have been lining up to make comments at England's veteran cricketer for months

First it was a former coach claimed that Joe Root requires a century in Australian conditions to be considered an "legendary player"

Then came David Warner well-known "surfing board" comment directed toward the England batsman

Last month, Blewett left Root out from a historical England XI because he hasn't achieved a hundred in each of his 14 Test matches in Australia

England's star maintains unflustered about the comments

"They will keep stating whatever they wish regardless so why worry worrying about it?" Root said

"It won't create a huge amount of difference

"When we look back five years from now no-one is going to remember Hayden's remarks stated about me, Blewett's opinions, Waugh's statements, whomever it might be"

"Everyone will recall the series outcome and view it as a historic England win or the opposite"

Matthew Hayden represents one of the few former players to come out on Root's side

Addressing Blewett's claim, he stated he'd "walk without clothes" throughout the Melbourne stadium during the upcoming season should Root fail to achieve his Australian ton

This places expectations for Root more than ever maybe, before the series which begins on 21 November

"Possibly so," the batsman admitted

"When all is said and done this tour isn't centered on me

"If I am scoring runs and accumulating big scores it offers us a fantastic prospect to secure victory in Australian conditions"

Australian Statistics

Root has mentioned about previously wanting his first ton in down under "too much"

The player maintains a decent average of over thirty-five in numerous Tests in down under - with nine scores over fifty - however his top score stands under three figures at the eighties

Changed Situation

On this occasion he comes without the burden of being captain, which he carried on the two previous tours, additionally he'll be component of the batting lineup and larger team having opportunities for success appear higher compared to previous visiting sides

Root along with and captain Stokes have won a Test on in Australia

"I go there under changed circumstances compared to previous visits, different circumstances, a lot more experience currently and I consider that I grasp thoroughly regarding my technique and my approach to managing it down under" Root said

"Naturally you need to apply that and excel during crucial moments, but I am quite confident regarding my preparation and anticipating both the chance and test awaiting us"

"Primarily being an experienced player the emphasis lies in more than just performing in terms of the runs but everything else related to it"

Optimal Opportunity

After two hours of training exercises with young players during a charity event in his hometown, Root amended his statement when questioned if he agrees this is England's best chance to claim an Ashes series abroad during his time as part of the side

"Absolutely it does, being totally frank," he stated, revising his first response of "probably"

"The thing that I'm most excited about is heading there with a completely different approach as a team"

"We will possess the ability to hit them with a substantially altered strategy concerning our bowling attack

"and the opportunity to potentially play several pacemen that bowl 90mph-plus for a sustained period"

"We're not going to we're heading there employing similar tactics and anticipate altered outcomes

"We'll travel there and try and do it using modified approaches which generates excitement"