Joe Root Declares Australian Ashes Digs Will Be Forgotten
Joe Root is yet to make a century in any of his 27 Test match appearances in down under
Australian critics have been lining up to offer opinions about veteran cricketer throughout the year
Initially, Darren Lehmann claimed that Joe Root needs to score three figures in Australian conditions to earn the status of an "cricket great"
Following that the Australian opener much-discussed "wave-riding board" remark targeting the England batsman
More recently, Greg Blewett excluded Root from a historical England lineup because he's failed to score a century in each of his 14 international Tests in down under
England's star maintains unflustered by the criticism
"They'll continue saying exactly what they choose regardless so why bother being concerned?" the experienced player stated
"It doesn't produce a huge amount of difference
"When we look back in five year's time nobody will recall the comments from Hayden commented regarding me, Blewett's opinions, Mark Waugh, anyone else"
"People will remember the series outcome and think that is a historic England win or not"
Matthew Hayden represents among the rare former players to speak out on Root's side
Addressing Blewett's statement, he declared he would "walk nude" throughout the Melbourne stadium in the coming months unless Root manages to achieve his Australian ton
That creates the pressure on Root like never before maybe, ahead of the contest starting on 21 November
"Maybe it is," Root acknowledged
"When all is said and done this Australian visit isn't centered on me
"If I am scoring runs and scoring heavily it offers us an excellent chance to secure victory in Australian conditions"
Performance in Australia
Root has spoken about previously desiring his initial century in down under "overly"
Root possesses a reasonable average of over thirty-five in fourteen Test matches in Australian venues - including nine half-centuries - however his top score stands under three figures at 89
Different Circumstances
On this occasion he arrives without the burden of leadership, responsibilities he held on prior Australian trips, while he will also be part of a batting line-up and complete squad having opportunities to perform well seem better compared to previous three English teams that toured
Neither Root and captain Stokes have been successful in a Test on in Australia
"I'm traveling there under changed circumstances to last time, changed conditions, a lot more experience now and I feel like I understand completely regarding my technique and how I want to manage it within Australian conditions" Root said
"Obviously you must put that into practice and be good enough during crucial moments, but I am very assured with where everything is at and anticipating the opportunity and challenge that lies ahead"
"More than anything in my veteran role the emphasis lies in beyond simply achieving through scoring runs but every other element that comes with it"
England's Best Chance
Substantial time of cricket drills with young players at a promotional activity in his hometown, the batsman revised his comment upon being questioned if he agrees this represents England's optimal opportunity to secure an overseas Ashes victory during his time as part of the side
"Without question it does, to be completely honest," he said, revising his first response of "perhaps"
"The aspect that I'm most anticipating is going there employing a fresh tactic as a playing group"
"We'll have the capability to confront them with something quite different concerning our pace attack
"along with the possibility to potentially play multiple fast bowlers that bowl exceeding 90mph for a sustained period"
"It isn't as if we're heading there with the same formula and expect different results
"We'll travel there and attempt to accomplish it through altered methods that's truly exciting"