Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook. Image-Reuters.

England Cricket Team bundled out New Zealand for 209 where skipper Tim Southee played a terrific knock of 73 runs in 49 balls where he smashed 5 fours & 6 sixes. Former England skipper Alastair Cook took a dig at Ben Stokes’ decision to enforce the follow-on. Alastair Cook also stated that enforcing a follow-on can backfire.

New Zealand batters showed an immense mental application as the hosts scored 202-3 in 83 overs where they are trailing by only 24 runs. Tom Latham played a magnificent knock of 83 runs in 172 balls where he struck 11 fours. New Zealand fans would be hoping that Kane Williamson & Co bat till the end of Day 4 & post a total in excess of 300 for England.

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Alastair Cook on England’s decision of enforcing the follow-on

Alastair Cook was having an interaction with BT Sport and was asked whether he would have enforced the follow-on.

“I wouldn’t have enforced the follow-on, I didn’t often do it as a captain and I feared a little bit for this where the wicket flattens out and you have to ask the bowlers to keep on going and going,” said Alastair Cook.

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“However, England are still in a very good position to win this game and I still expect them to win the game. I just thought [give them] more time off their legs and you have slightly fresher bowlers. Yes, the pitch might be slightly flatter, but that’s the way I would have gone about it.” he added.

Fascinating Day 4 on Cards

New Zealand batters would be tested in the morning session as the new ball can change the complexion of the match. Ben Stokes would be banking on the duo of Anderson & Broad to create havoc as so far New Zealand batters have applied wait & watch approach in the 2nd innings.

Astonishingly not a single England pacer has taken a wicket. It would be interesting to see what strategy does the duo Brendon McCullum- Ben Stokes apply as they have to be cautious as New Zealand has got a pretty lower middle order. Henry Nicholls, the left-handed batter needs to stick to the crease and play long innings.

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