India, July 9 -- England captain Ben Stokes reacted to Wiaan Mulder's declaration during the second Test against Zimbabwe, which caught attention as the South African skipper was unbeaten on 367 at the time. Mulder was just 34 runs away from breaking Brian Lara's record for the highest individual score in a Test innings. While the decision, taken after Lunch on Day 2, baffled many, Mulder explained that he declared the innings out of "respect" for Lara, stating that the record should stay with the legendary West Indian.

Stokes was asked about his views on the declaration, which has already divided many on social media. The English captain insisted that Mulder is unlikely to ever get an opportunity to go close to Lara's record again, but ...