Joe Root Says Australian Ashes Jibes Are Insignificant

Former Australian players have been queuing to offer opinions about key player throughout the year

Initially, a former coach claimed that Joe Root must make three figures in Australia to be regarded as an "cricket great"

Then came Warner's now-famous "surfing board" jibe directed toward the veteran cricketer

More recently, Blewett excluded Root from an all-time England lineup because he hasn't achieved a century in each of his 14 Test matches in Australian conditions

England's star maintains unconcerned regarding the remarks

"They will keep stating what they want regardless so why worry worrying about it?" Root said

"It doesn't produce a huge amount of difference

"When we look back five years from now people won't remember Hayden's remarks commented regarding me, Greg Blewett, Waugh's statements, whoever it is"

"Everyone will recall the series outcome and think that is a historic England win or otherwise"

Hayden represents among the rare Australian voices to speak out on Root's side

Addressing Blewett's statement, he said he would "go naked" throughout the Melbourne stadium during the upcoming season should Root fail to scratch his Australian century itch

That puts the pressure on Root unprecedentedly perhaps, before the series starting on 21 November

"Possibly so," the batsman admitted

"At the end of the day this series is not about me

"If I am scoring runs and making substantial contributions it offers us a fantastic prospect to win a series in Australian conditions"

Australian Statistics

The batsman has discussed earlier wanting his first ton in down under "excessively"

The player maintains a respectable average of 35.68 in 14 Tests in down under - with nine scores over fifty - but his high score stands in double digits at 89

Different Circumstances

On this occasion he arrives without carrying of captaincy, something he had on prior Australian trips, additionally he'll be part of a batting line-up and larger team with prospects of succeeding look improved compared to previous three English teams that toured

Both Root and nor captain Ben Stokes have won a Test on Australian shores

"I'm heading there under changed circumstances versus earlier tours, different circumstances, a lot more experience now and I feel like I grasp thoroughly of my game and how I want to manage it within Australian conditions" Root explained

"Naturally you need to apply that and perform adequately during crucial moments, however I feel very assured with where everything is at and eager for both the chance and test awaiting us"

"More than anything in my veteran role the emphasis lies in more than just performing by making runs but all additional aspects accompanying it"

England's Best Chance

After two hours of training exercises with young players at a promotional activity in his hometown, Root amended his statement when asked if he concurs this is England's best chance to win an away Ashes throughout his career in the team

"Without question it does, to be completely honest," he stated, upgrading an initial assessment of "perhaps"

"The aspect that excites me most is heading there employing a fresh tactic collectively"

"We're going to be able to confront them with a significantly different approach concerning our pace attack

"and the opportunity to potentially play several pacemen who deliver over ninety miles per hour consistently"

"We're not going to we're heading there using identical methods and anticipate altered outcomes

"We're heading there and strive to achieve it a slightly different way that's truly exciting"