Joe Root States Aussie Test Series Digs Will Be Forgotten

Commentators down under have been waiting to make comments at England's veteran cricketer throughout the year

Initially, a former coach stated that the England batsman must make a century in Australian conditions to be regarded as an "cricket great"

Following that David Warner well-known "wave-riding board" comment aimed at the England batsman

Last month, Greg Blewett omitted Root from a historical English team on the grounds he's failed to score a century in any of his 14 Test matches in Australian conditions

Root remains unbothered regarding the remarks

"They are going to say what they want in any case so why worry worrying about it?" the experienced player stated

"It won't create much difference

"In retrospect in five year's time people won't remember what Matthew Hayden said to me, Greg's comments, Mark Waugh, whomever it might be"

"Everyone will recall the series outcome and view it as a historic England win or not"

The legendary opener represents a minority of former players to speak out in Root's defense

Reacting to Blewett's claim, he said he would "walk without clothes" at the MCG during the upcoming season unless Root manages to achieve his Australian ton

That puts additional pressure on Root like never before perhaps, ahead of the contest commencing on November 21st

"Maybe it is," Root acknowledged

"At the end of the day this series isn't centered on me

"Should I make runs and making substantial contributions it provides us a fantastic prospect to secure victory down under"

Australian Statistics

Root has spoken earlier desiring his initial century in Australian conditions "too much"

The player maintains a reasonable average of thirty-five point six eight in 14 Tests in Australia - he has nine fifties - but his high score remains in double digits at eighty-nine

Different Circumstances

This time he travels without carrying of leadership, responsibilities he held on prior Australian trips, additionally he'll be part of a batting line-up and wider squad whose chances to perform well appear higher versus earlier three to have made the trip

Root along with nor captain Ben Stokes have achieved victory in a Test on in Australia

"I'm heading there under changed circumstances versus earlier tours, changed conditions, much greater familiarity now and I feel like I grasp thoroughly of my game and how I plan to handle it down under" Root said

"Obviously you must put that into practice and excel during crucial moments, however I feel really comfortable about my current situation and anticipating the opportunity and challenge awaiting us"

"Above all as a senior player the focus is on beyond simply achieving through scoring runs but every other element related to it"

England's Best Chance

Following 120 minutes of practice sessions alongside youth during a charity event in his hometown, Root amended his statement when asked if he agrees this represents England's optimal opportunity to secure an overseas Ashes victory during his time as part of the side

"Without question it does, to be completely honest," he commented, correcting his earlier statement of "probably"

"The aspect that I'm most anticipating is going there with a totally new strategy collectively"

"We will possess the ability to present them with something quite different regarding our bowling attack

"and the opportunity to potentially play three or four bowlers who deliver exceeding 90mph for a sustained period"

"We're not going to we are going to go there using identical methods and hope for changed results

"We're heading there and strive to achieve it a slightly different way that's truly exciting"