Joe Root Declares Australian Test Series Jibes Are Insignificant

Commentators down under have been waiting to make comments at England's key player for months

Initially, Darren Lehmann claimed that Joe Root needs to score a hundred in Australia to be considered an "cricket great"

Following that Warner's much-discussed "wave-riding board" comment aimed at Root

More recently, another former Australian player left Root out from an all-time England XI due to the fact he has not reached a century in all of his 14 international Tests in down under

Root remains unconcerned by the criticism

"They will keep stating what they want in any case so why worry being concerned?" the experienced player said

"It doesn't produce significant change

"Looking back in five year's time people won't remember the comments from Hayden commented regarding me, Greg Blewett, Waugh's statements, anyone else"

"They are going to look back on the scoreline and think that is a historic England win or otherwise"

The legendary opener stands as one of the few former players to stand up on Root's side

In response to Blewett's statement, he said he'd "walk nude" around the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the upcoming season if Root does not achieve his Australian ton

That creates additional pressure on Root unprecedentedly perhaps, prior to the matches commencing on the 21st of November

"Maybe it is," Root said

"Ultimately this tour is not about me

"When I'm batting well and accumulating big scores it offers us a fantastic prospect to secure victory in Australian conditions"

Performance in Australia

Root has spoken in the past desiring his initial century in Australian conditions "too much"

The player maintains a respectable average of 35.68 in fourteen Test matches in Australia - including nine half-centuries - but his high score stands under three figures at the eighties

Different Circumstances

On this occasion he comes without carrying of captaincy, something he had on his last two visits, additionally he'll be member of a batting order and complete squad with prospects for success seem better compared to previous three to have made the trip

Root along with nor captain Ben Stokes have achieved victory in an international Test on in Australia

"I'm traveling there under changed circumstances compared to previous visits, different circumstances, much greater familiarity currently and I believe I understand completely regarding my technique and how I want to manage it down under" Root explained

"Obviously you must implement that and excel when it really counts, however I feel very assured regarding my preparation and looking forward to the challenge and opportunity that lies ahead"

"Primarily in my veteran role it is about more than just performing through scoring runs but every other element related to it"

Optimal Opportunity

Substantial time of training exercises with youngsters at a promotional activity in his hometown, the batsman revised his comment upon being questioned if he concurs this is England's best chance to claim an Ashes series abroad during his time as part of the side

"It definitely does, being totally frank," he commented, correcting his earlier statement of "perhaps"

"The aspect that I'm most anticipating is heading there with a totally new strategy as a team"

"We will possess the ability to hit them with a significantly different approach concerning our bowling lineup

"and the opportunity to potentially play multiple fast bowlers capable of bowling exceeding 90mph for a sustained period"

"It's not like we're heading there using identical methods and hope for changed results

"We are going to go there and try and do it a slightly different way which generates excitement"