Mulder Announces on 367 Not Out in Test Against Zimbabwe
South African cricketer Wiaan Mulder surprised everyone by ending his innings at 367 not out in a Test match against Zimbabwe. As the acting captain, he decided to wrap up the innings prematurely, even though he was near breaking the record for the highest individual score in Tests.
The record is held by Brian Lara with a score of 400 not out. Mulder said he did this as a respect for Lara's record.
Post-Match Interview with Brian Lara
Mulder provided information about a personal interview he had with Lara. Lara reportedly stated that records are there to be broken, according to Mulder. He suggested that he should pursue the 400-run mark if such an opportunity comes his way again. He went on to state that he would be glad if someone broke his record by working hard and playing well.
Even with such encouragement, Mulder opines that he was correct in his decision. He mentioned that maintaining the game's spirit is crucial. He stressed that great records should always be linked to cricketing greats.
Mixed Reactions from the Cricket World
The former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle condemned the move. According to him, if he were given an opportunity, he would never have dropped such a chance. Gayle emphasized the fact that it takes breaking records to create a successful career.
England captain Ben Stokes provided a contrasting perspective. He thought that Mulder made the decision as a skipper. In Stokes' view, Mulder must have felt obligated to uphold Lara's record. But Stokes also pointed out that Mulder may not have another opportunity like that.
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