Joe Root Says Australian Ashes Jibes Are Insignificant
Joe Root is yet to make three figures in all of his 27 Test match appearances in Australian conditions
Commentators down under have been waiting to make comments about veteran cricketer for some time
First it was Darren Lehmann suggested that Root must make three figures in Australian conditions to be considered an "cricket great"
Subsequently Warner's much-discussed "wave-riding board" jibe targeting Root
In recent weeks, Blewett left Root out from a legendary English team because he's failed to score a hundred in all of his 14 Tests in down under
England's star maintains unconcerned regarding the remarks
"They will keep stating whatever they wish anyway so why bother being concerned?" Root said
"It won't create much difference
"In retrospect five years from now nobody will recall Hayden's remarks stated about me, Greg Blewett, Waugh's statements, whomever it might be"
"Everyone will recall on the scoreline and consider it a historic England win or the opposite"
Hayden has been among the rare commentators to stand up in Root's defense
Addressing Blewett's claim, he said he would "go naked" throughout the Melbourne stadium this summer unless Root manages to scratch his Australian century itch
That creates the pressure on Root like never before perhaps, ahead of the contest starting on the 21st of November
"Maybe it is," Root said
"Ultimately this Australian visit doesn't revolve around me
"Should I make runs and making substantial contributions it offers us a fantastic prospect to win a series in Australian conditions"
Root's Australian Record
Root has spoken earlier aiming for his first hundred in Australia "excessively"
Root possesses a reasonable average of 35.68 in 14 Tests in down under - he has nine fifties - but his high score is stuck below one hundred at eighty-nine
New Context
On this occasion he arrives without carrying of captaincy, something he had on prior Australian trips, while he will also be component of the batting lineup and complete squad whose chances of succeeding seem better versus earlier three to have made the trip
Both Root and and captain Stokes have been successful in a Test on Australian shores
"I'm traveling there in a completely different capacity compared to previous visits, changed conditions, a lot more experience now and I consider that I understand completely about my batting and how I plan to handle it down under" the batsman stated
"Clearly you have got to implement that and excel when it really counts, however I feel really comfortable about my current situation and looking forward to the opportunity and challenge that lies ahead"
"Above all in my veteran role the focus is on beyond simply achieving in terms of the runs but everything else accompanying it"
Prime Possibility
Following 120 minutes of training exercises with youngsters at a promotional activity in his hometown, Root amended his statement when asked whether he believes this is their prime chance to claim an Ashes series abroad throughout his career as part of the side
"Absolutely it does, being totally frank," he said, correcting his earlier statement of "maybe"
"The aspect that excites me most is going there employing a fresh tactic as a playing group"
"We will possess the ability to present them with a significantly different approach in terms of our bowling lineup
"along with the possibility to possibly field multiple fast bowlers capable of bowling over ninety miles per hour throughout extended spells"
"It's not like we'll travel there employing similar tactics and hope for changed results
"We are going to go there and strive to achieve it a slightly different way which generates excitement"
