Former Australian legendary opener Matthew Hayden has made headlines once again with a cheeky and bold remark ahead of the Ashes 2025. The opening legend, popular for his big-hitting ability and larger-than-life nature, vowed to do something out of the ordinary if England sensation Joe Root doesn't score a century in the series. Speaking in an interview on the All Over Bar The Cricket YouTube platform, Hayden boldly declared, "I will walk nude around the MCG if he doesn't make a hundred this summer." The comment left the panel in stitches and soon took the internet by storm. Grace Hayden's Humorous Reaction Source: Instagram The prediction did not only amuse cricket enthusiasts but also attracted a humorous reaction from Hayden's daughter, sports presenter Grace Hayden, who is a popular sport presenter. She responded on the show's Instagram page by saying: “Please Joe Root, make a hundred,” almost begging the England batter to spare her the embarrassment of watching her father go through with the stunt. Her comment added even more humor to the situation, sparking chuckles across social media platforms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by All Over Bar The Cricket (@alloverbarthecricket) Also Read | Hazlewood on England Batting, Ashes Prep Ahead of Nov 21 Joe Root’s Record in Australia Joe Root, 34, is globally acclaimed as being among the greatest Test cricketers of the contemporary era. Yet, one hole in his exceptional career has been the fact that he has yet to make a century on Australian soil. So far in this Test career, Root has played 14 Tests in Australia in which he has amassed 892 runs at an average of 35.6. He has gathered this runs with the help of nine half-centuries. Though brilliant in consistency everywhere else, Root has failed to convert his fifties into hundreds in Australia, something that remains a point of debate between fans and pundits. Joe Root's Overall Test Career After his Test debut against India in December 2012, Root has emerged as one of the most successful batters in cricket history. In 134 Tests in his career, he has accumulated 13,543 runs in 288 innings and that too at an average of 51.29 and with the help of 30 centuries and 69 fifties. This record renders him England's all-time highest Test centurion and second-highest run-scorer in Tests after India's Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs). Also Read | Joe Root Surpasses Ponting, Becomes Second-Highest Test Run Scorer Root's Form Since 2021 The performance of the England batter has been incredible in the last few years. Since 2021, Root has featured in 61 Tests and has registered 5,720 runs with an average of 56.63. He has also made 22 centuries and 17 half-centuries during this span, his highest stint of form till date. What to Expect from the Ashes 2025 As the Ashes get underway on November 21 in Perth, eyes will not just be on Root's batting but also on Hayden's bold pledge. If Root ends his century drought in Australia, he will silence one of the few knocks against him throughout his career. But if he fails, then the public will be keen to know if Hayden honors his promise. Either way, this summer's Ashes series has already been given an added kick, courtesy of Hayden's dauntless remarks and Grace's sarcastic appeal. Everyone's eyes will be on Root's bat, and Hayden's outfits, when the game is played out this summer.