Joe Root Says Australian Ashes Jibes Will Be Forgotten
Joe Root is yet to make a hundred in any of his 27 Test innings in Australia
Australian critics have been lining up to take shots about veteran cricketer for some time
First it was Darren Lehmann claimed that Root requires three figures in Australia to be considered an "cricket great"
Subsequently the Australian opener much-discussed "surfing board" remark directed toward Root
In recent weeks, Blewett left Root out from a historical England XI because he's failed to score a hundred in all of his 14 international Tests in Australia
The batsman stays unbothered regarding the remarks
"They are going to say whatever they wish in any case so why bother thinking about it?" the experienced player stated
"It doesn't produce significant change
"When we look back after five years nobody will recall Hayden's remarks commented regarding me, Greg's comments, Mark Waugh, anyone else"
"People will remember on the scoreline and view it as a historic England win or otherwise"
Matthew Hayden represents one of the few commentators to stand up in Root's defense
Reacting to Blewett's statement, he said he promised to "walk without clothes" at the MCG this summer unless Root manages to scratch his Australian century itch
That puts expectations for Root unprecedentedly maybe, ahead of the contest commencing on the 21st of November
"Maybe it is," Root acknowledged
"At the end of the day this series isn't centered on me
"When I'm batting well and scoring heavily it offers us a fantastic prospect to secure victory in Australian conditions"
Performance in Australia
Root has spoken about previously wanting his first ton in Australian conditions "overly"
He has a respectable average of 35.68 in numerous Tests in down under - he has nine fifties - yet his best performance remains below one hundred at the eighties
Changed Situation
For this tour he comes without carrying of being captain, responsibilities he held on the two previous tours, additionally he'll be component of the batting lineup and complete squad whose chances for success appear higher compared to previous three to have made the trip
Both Root and nor captain Ben Stokes have been successful in an international Test on in Australia
"I'm heading there in a completely different capacity to last time, altered situations, significantly more experience now and I believe I have a really good understanding of my game and how I plan to handle it in the conditions" Root explained
"Clearly you have got to put that into practice and perform adequately during crucial moments, but I am very assured regarding my preparation and anticipating the opportunity and challenge that lies ahead"
"More than anything being an experienced player the emphasis lies in beyond simply achieving through scoring runs but everything else related to it"
Optimal Opportunity
Substantial time of training exercises with youngsters during a charity event in Yorkshire, Root amended his statement when asked whether he believes this is England's best chance to win an away Ashes during his time as part of the side
"Absolutely it does, to be completely honest," he said, revising his first response of "maybe"
"The aspect that I'm most excited about is going there with a totally new strategy as a team"
"We'll have the capability to confront them with a significantly different approach regarding our bowling attack
"and the opportunity to possibly field several pacemen who deliver over ninety miles per hour throughout extended spells"
"It isn't as if we are going to go there with the same formula and hope for changed results
"We're heading there and try and do it a slightly different way that's truly exciting"