Wiaan Mulder still adamant about THAT declaration with Brian Lara record there for the taking
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Considering he made the fifth highest score in Test cricket history, South Africa's Wiaan Mulder's has an incredible amount of criticism for his incredible 367 not out against hosts Zimbabwe last month.
The reason for the criticism is that Mulder was also captaining South Africa for the first time in the Test in Bulawayo, but chose to declare the Proteas innings on 625 at lunch on day two.
With plenty of time left in the Test match, Mulder could have easily made an effort to eclipse the highest score in the format, which is the unbeaten 400 West Indian legend Brian Lara scored back in 2004.
A few weeks later, Mulder believes it was the correct call.
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Team First: Why 367 Runs in a Test is Special
'I made the right decision,' he said firmly in an exclusive interview with SportsBoom.co.za.
'The team was already in a strong position before lunch. It was never about the record. It was about winning the game. That's where my head was at.
'A lot of people are crucifying me for not going for 400... but 367 in a Test is special. The team comes first and that's how it should be.'
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