South African Captain Declares Short of Breaking Lara's Test Record

Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record

ZIMBABWE: South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star’s world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club yesterday (July 7). © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Mulder lets 'legend' Lara keep record 400 so SA can begin bowling out Zimbabwe twice

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Wiaan Mulder sacrificed a shot at one of cricket's most hallowed records to start mopping up Zimbabwe in the second test at Queens Sports Club on Monday.

Skipper's classy message as Lara's world record survives

South African captain Wiaan Mulder explains why he declared unbeaten on 367 and within striking distance of Brian Lara's world record 400 not out.

Proteas captain declares 34 runs short of beating Lara's Test record

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder declares while batting on 367 not out, choosing to honour the record set by the legendary West Indies batter rather than surpassing it.

Cricket divided as South African declares before Brian Lara record

The cricket world has been left divided over South African captain Wiaan Mulder’s decision to stand himself down from the opportunity to chase Brian Lara’s most iconic record.

Why South Africa's Wiaan Mulder declared 33 runs short of Brian Lara's record

Wiaan Mulder was on course to break Brian Lara’s Test record (Picture: Getty) South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder declared when he was 367 not out against Zimbabwe – 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s Test record. The Proteas stand-in skipper smashed 367 from 334 balls as South Africa reached 626-5 by lunch on day two of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder was on course to break Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test …