Joe Root Says Aussie Ashes Jibes Will Be Forgotten

Australian critics have been lining up to make comments at England's star batsman throughout the year

Initially, an ex-Australian cricketer stated that Root needs to score a century in down under to be regarded as an "all-time great"

Following that Warner's well-known "wave-riding board" comment aimed at the veteran cricketer

In recent weeks, Blewett omitted Root from a legendary English team because he's failed to score a hundred in any of his 14 international Tests in down under

Root remains unconcerned about the comments

"They will keep stating what they want anyway so why worry worrying about it?" the 34-year-old said

"It doesn't produce much difference

"When we look back after five years people won't remember what Matthew Hayden stated about me, Blewett's opinions, Waugh's statements, anyone else"

"They are going to look back the series outcome and consider it an English victory or the opposite"

Hayden has been one of the few former players to come out on Root's side

In response to Blewett's claim, he stated he promised to "walk nude" throughout the Melbourne stadium this summer should Root fail to achieve his Australian ton

That puts the pressure on Root unprecedentedly maybe, prior to the matches which begins on the 21st of November

"Possibly so," the batsman admitted

"At the end of the day this series is not about me

"If I am scoring runs and making substantial contributions it provides us a great opportunity to claim the series out in Australia"

Performance in Australia

The batsman has discussed earlier desiring his initial century in Australian conditions "too much"

The player maintains a respectable average of 35.68 in numerous Tests in Australia - including nine half-centuries - but his high score remains below one hundred at eighty-nine

Changed Situation

This time he comes without carrying of leadership, something he had on the two previous tours, additionally he'll be member of a batting order and wider squad whose chances to perform well seem better compared to previous three English teams that toured

Root along with and captain Stokes have been successful in a Test match on in Australia

"I go there in a completely different capacity versus earlier tours, changed conditions, a lot more experience now and I consider that I understand completely regarding my technique and my approach to managing it down under" the batsman stated

"Obviously you must put that into practice and be good enough during crucial moments, yet I'm really comfortable regarding my preparation and looking forward to the opportunity and challenge awaiting us"

"More than anything as a senior player it is about beyond simply achieving by making runs but all additional aspects that comes with it"

Prime Possibility

Substantial time of training exercises with youngsters during a charity event in his hometown, Root amended his statement when asked if he concurs this represents England's optimal opportunity to claim an Ashes series abroad throughout his career as part of the side

"It definitely does, to be completely honest," he said, revising his first response of "maybe"

"The element which I'm most anticipating is traveling there with a totally new strategy as a team"

"We'll have the capability to confront them with a substantially altered strategy concerning our pace attack

"along with the possibility to possibly field three or four bowlers capable of bowling exceeding 90mph for a sustained period"

"It isn't as if we'll travel there employing similar tactics and anticipate altered outcomes

"We'll travel there and try and do it a slightly different way which is really exciting"