New Delhi, July 8 -- Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 in the Zimbabwe vs South Africa Test match in Queens Sports Club. Then, as the captain of the side, he chose to declare the innings at lunch with the team on 626/5.

Mulder's nonchalant decision not to chase Brian Lara's record of 400* shocked the entire cricket community. After the match, the 18th South African Test captain clarified why.

Mulder said the main focus was winning the Test, not personal records. He also mentioned respecting the game and legends like Lara.

"Brian Lara is a legend. Let's be real. He got 401, or whatever it was, against England. For someone of that stature to keep that record is pretty special. I think, if I get the chance again, I'd probably do the sam...