Joe Root States Aussie Test Series Jibes Won't Be Remembered

Australian critics have been lining up to offer opinions about star batsman throughout the year

The comments began when an ex-Australian cricketer claimed that Joe Root must make a hundred in Australia to be considered an "all-time great"

Then came the Australian opener well-known "surfboard" comment directed toward the England batsman

Last month, Greg Blewett left Root out from a historical England lineup due to the fact he has not reached a century in each of his 14 Tests in Australian conditions

Root remains unbothered by the criticism

"They'll continue saying exactly what they choose regardless so why concern myself thinking about it?" the experienced player stated

"It doesn't make significant change

"Looking back in five year's time people won't remember the comments from Hayden said to me, Greg's comments, Mark's views, anyone else"

"They are going to look back at the final result and consider it a historic England win or not"

The legendary opener stands as a minority of Australian voices to stand up supporting Root

In response to the exclusion, he said he promised to "go naked" throughout the Melbourne stadium during the upcoming season if Root does not achieve his Australian ton

That puts expectations for Root more than ever perhaps, before the series commencing on the 21st of November

"Maybe it is," Root acknowledged

"When all is said and done this tour is not about me

"Should I make runs and making substantial contributions it offers us an excellent chance to secure victory down under"

Root's Australian Record

Root has mentioned in the past desiring his initial century in down under "overly"

Root possesses a respectable average of thirty-five point six eight in numerous Tests in Australian venues - with nine scores over fifty - but his high score stands under three figures at 89

Changed Situation

On this occasion he comes without carrying of being captain, which he carried on the two previous tours, additionally he'll be part of a batting line-up and complete squad whose chances of succeeding appear higher versus earlier three to have made the trip

Neither Root nor captain Ben Stokes have won a Test match on Australian soil

"I go there with a totally different role compared to previous visits, different circumstances, much greater familiarity at present and I consider that I have a really good understanding of my game and my approach to managing it down under" Root said

"Naturally you need to implement that and excel during crucial moments, yet I'm very assured with where everything is at and looking forward to the opportunity and challenge awaiting us"

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

Prime Possibility

Substantial time of training exercises with youngsters at a promotional activity in his hometown, the batsman revised his comment when questioned if he concurs this is England's best chance to win an away Ashes throughout his career as part of the side

"Without question it does, being totally frank," he said, upgrading an initial assessment of "perhaps"

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

"We will possess the ability to present them with something quite different concerning our bowling lineup

"and the opportunity to potentially play multiple fast bowlers who deliver 90mph-plus consistently"

"We're not going to we'll travel there with the same formula and expect different results

"We're heading there and attempt to accomplish it through altered methods which generates excitement"