Root States Aussie Test Series Digs Will Be Forgotten

Commentators down under have been waiting to offer opinions at England's star batsman for months

First it was an ex-Australian cricketer suggested that Joe Root must make three figures in down under to earn the status of an "cricket great"

Following that Warner's well-known "wave-riding board" jibe aimed at the veteran cricketer

In recent weeks, Greg Blewett excluded Root from a legendary England XI due to the fact he has not reached three figures in any of his 14 Test matches in down under

Root remains unconcerned by the criticism

"They are going to say exactly what they choose in any case so why worry worrying about it?" Root commented

"It doesn't make much difference

"Looking back after five years people won't remember the comments from Hayden stated about me, Blewett's opinions, Mark Waugh, whomever it might be"

"Everyone will recall on the scoreline and view it as a win for England or not"

The legendary opener represents a minority of commentators to stand up supporting Root

Addressing Blewett's statement, he said he promised to "go naked" at the MCG this summer unless Root manages to scratch his Australian century itch

That creates additional pressure on Root unprecedentedly possibly, before the series which begins on the 21st of November

"Possibly so," the batsman admitted

"When all is said and done this series doesn't revolve around me

"Should I make runs and scoring heavily it offers us an excellent chance to secure victory in Australian conditions"

Australian Statistics

Root has mentioned about previously aiming for his first hundred in down under "overly"

Root possesses a respectable average of 35.68 in 14 Tests in down under - including nine half-centuries - however his top score remains under three figures at eighty-nine

Changed Situation

For this tour he arrives free from the weight of being captain, responsibilities he held on prior Australian trips, and he'll also serve as member of a batting order and complete squad whose chances of succeeding look improved compared to previous three English teams that toured

Both Root and and captain Stokes have achieved victory in a Test on Australian soil

"I go there under changed circumstances to last time, different circumstances, significantly more experience at present and I consider that I grasp thoroughly about my batting and how I plan to handle it in the conditions" the batsman stated

"Clearly you have got to apply that and perform adequately during crucial moments, but I am really comfortable about my current situation and looking forward to the challenge and opportunity awaiting us"

"Above all being an experienced player the focus is on not just performing in terms of the runs but every other element related to it"

England's Best Chance

Following 120 minutes of cricket drills with youngsters at a Chance to Shine event in Yorkshire, Root amended his statement when asked if he agrees this represents England's optimal opportunity to secure an overseas Ashes victory in his playing years with the squad

"Without question it does, to be completely honest," he stated, correcting his earlier statement of "maybe"

"The element which I'm most anticipating is traveling there employing a fresh tactic as a playing group"

"We will possess the ability to present them with something quite different in terms of our pace attack

"along with the possibility to potentially play three or four bowlers that bowl over ninety miles per hour for a sustained period"

"It isn't as if we'll travel there with the same formula and anticipate altered outcomes

"We're heading there and try and do it a slightly different way that's truly exciting"