Root Says Australian Ashes Jibes Are Insignificant

Commentators down under have been waiting to offer opinions about veteran cricketer for months

Initially, Darren Lehmann suggested that the England batsman must make a hundred in Australia to be regarded as an "legendary player"

Subsequently David Warner now-famous "wave-riding board" jibe aimed at the veteran cricketer

Last month, Blewett excluded Root from a legendary England lineup because he hasn't achieved a hundred in any of his 14 international Tests in Australia

Root remains unflustered regarding the remarks

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

"It doesn't make significant change

"In retrospect in five year's time nobody will recall the comments from Hayden stated about me, Blewett's opinions, Waugh's statements, anyone else"

"They are going to look back on the scoreline and think that is an English victory or the opposite"

Hayden represents one of the few commentators to come out on Root's side

Addressing Blewett's claim, he declared he'd "go naked" around the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the upcoming season if Root does not score his Australian hundred

That puts the pressure on Root like never before maybe, before the series commencing on the 21st of November

"Maybe it is," Root acknowledged

"At the end of the day this Australian visit isn't centered on me

"Should I make runs and scoring heavily it provides us an excellent chance to win a series out in Australia"

Performance in Australia

The batsman has discussed earlier desiring his initial century in Australia "too much"

Root possesses a respectable average of 35.68 in numerous Tests in Australia - he has nine fifties - yet his best performance stands in double digits at 89

Changed Situation

On this occasion he arrives without the burden of captaincy, which he carried on the two previous tours, additionally he'll be part of a batting line-up and complete squad having opportunities to perform well look improved than of the past three to have made the trip

Both Root and and captain Stokes have achieved victory in an international Test on in Australia

"I go there in a completely different capacity versus earlier tours, changed conditions, significantly more experience currently and I feel like I have a really good understanding regarding my technique and how I plan to handle it within Australian conditions" Root said

"Obviously you must implement that and excel during crucial moments, however I feel quite confident with where everything is at and eager for both the chance and test coming up"

"More than anything being an experienced player the emphasis lies in more than just performing through scoring runs but every other element accompanying it"

Optimal Opportunity

Substantial time of practice sessions with youngsters at a Chance to Shine event in his hometown, Root amended his statement when asked if he concurs this is their prime chance to secure an overseas Ashes victory throughout his career with the squad

"Absolutely it does, to be completely honest," he said, upgrading an initial assessment of "perhaps"

"The thing that I'm most excited about is going there employing a fresh tactic as a playing group"

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

"plus the chance to possibly field three or four bowlers that bowl 90mph-plus throughout extended spells"

"It isn't as if we'll travel there employing similar tactics and anticipate altered outcomes

"We're heading there and try and do it through altered methods that's truly exciting"