Mulder was named South Africa's stand-in captain after Keshav Maharaj was ruled out of the second Test due to an injury after taking over the reins from the injured regular captain Temba Bavuma, and he delivered a sensational performance against Zimbabwe.
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Brian Lara urges Wiaan Mulder to break his record if he gets another chance
Now, Wiaan Mulder revealed the conversation he had with West Indies legend Brian Lara after his bold move. The West Indies great told Mulder he should’ve gone for the record and encouraged him to chase such rare milestones if he gets another chance.
The Proteas all-rounder further added, “That was an interesting point of view from his side, but I still believe I did the right thing, and respecting the game is the most important part for me.”
Chris Gayle slams Wiaan Mulder's move; the Proteas star defends himself
Well, Chris Gayle, former West Indies legend and teammate of Brian Lara, wasn’t impressed by Mulder’s decision to declare on 367. He felt Mulder missed a golden chance to chase the rare 400-run milestone in Test cricket. Gayle called it a big blunder and believed the young South African should have at least tried, as such opportunities don’t come often.
Mulder had said in a post-match interaction, “Firstly, I thought we had enough, and we needed to bowl. Secondly, Brian Lara is a legend. For someone of that stature to keep that record is deserved. If I get the chance to do it again, I’d do it exactly the same way.”
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