Joe Root States Australian Test Series Digs Won't Be Remembered
Joe Root hasn't managed three figures in each of his 27 Test match appearances in Australia
Australian critics have been queuing to make comments at England's key player for some time
First it was an ex-Australian cricketer suggested that Root needs to score a century in down under to be regarded as an "all-time great"
Then came Warner's now-famous "wave-riding board" remark directed toward Root
More recently, Blewett left Root out from an all-time England lineup on the grounds he's failed to score a century in any of his 14 Tests in Australia
Root remains unflustered by the criticism
"They are going to say what they want regardless so why concern myself thinking about it?" Root said
"It doesn't produce much difference
"In retrospect five years from now no-one is going to remember Hayden's remarks commented regarding me, Blewett's opinions, Mark's views, anyone else"
"People will remember the series outcome and consider it a historic England win or the opposite"
Matthew Hayden stands as a minority of commentators to stand up supporting Root
Addressing Blewett's statement, he stated he would "walk nude" at the MCG during the upcoming season should Root fail to scratch his Australian century itch
That puts additional pressure on Root more than ever possibly, ahead of the contest commencing on November 21st
"Perhaps that's true," Root said
"At the end of the day this Australian visit doesn't revolve around me
"Should I make runs and accumulating big scores it provides us a great opportunity to secure victory out in Australia"
Root's Australian Record
Root has mentioned earlier aiming for his first hundred in down under "excessively"
He has a respectable average of over thirty-five in numerous Tests in Australia - including nine half-centuries - however his top score stands under three figures at 89
Different Circumstances
On this occasion he travels free from the weight of leadership, which he carried on prior Australian trips, additionally he'll be component of the batting lineup and complete squad whose chances of succeeding look improved than of the past visiting sides
Both Root and nor captain Ben Stokes have achieved victory in an international Test on Australian shores
"I'm heading there under changed circumstances versus earlier tours, changed conditions, a lot more experience at present and I consider that I understand completely regarding my technique and how I plan to handle it within Australian conditions" Root explained
"Naturally you need to apply that and excel during crucial moments, but I am really comfortable about my current situation and looking forward to both the chance and test awaiting us"
"Primarily in my veteran role the focus is on not just performing in terms of the runs but every other element that comes with it"
England's Best Chance
Following 120 minutes of cricket drills with young players at a Chance to Shine event in Yorkshire, the batsman revised his comment upon being questioned if he concurs this is England's best chance to secure an overseas Ashes victory during his time with the squad
"Absolutely it does, to be completely honest," he commented, revising his first response of "maybe"
"The thing that excites me most is heading there with a totally new strategy as a playing group"
"We will possess the ability to hit them with a significantly different approach regarding our bowling lineup
"along with the possibility to maybe include three or four bowlers who deliver 90mph-plus for a sustained period"
"We're not going to we'll travel there employing similar tactics and expect different results
"We're heading there and try and do it using modified approaches that's truly exciting"
