Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has admitted he would not have enforced the follow on in the second Test against New Zealand, although he still expects Ben Stokes' side to win the match.
After bowling New Zealand out for just 209 in their first innings, Stokes decided to make them bat again with England enforcing the follow on for the first time since August 2020. However, New Zealand showed great resilience as openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway put on an impressive 149-run partnership.
England did manage to pick up three wickets before the close of play, but had been frustrated by New Zealand in their pursuit of victory - something Cook said he "feared" might happen after Stokes asked them to bat again.
