Mulder reveals reasons why he left Lara's record untouched

Stand-in South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder has revealed the reasons why he decided not to chase history and attempt to break Brian Lara's record for the highest score in Test cricket.

Mulder cruised to 367 not out at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo and had Lara's score of 400 not out within his sights with South Africa in command.

But Mulder decided against chasing the record and instead opted to declare the Proteas first innings at 626/5, leaving Lara's record for the highest score in Test cricket to remain.

Mulder disclosed the reasons behind his decision when speaking at stumps on the second day.

"You never know what is destined for me, but Brian Lara keeping that record (of the highest score in Tests) is exactly the way it should be" Mulder said to Shaun Pollock in the post-match interview, revealing the reason behind the declaration.

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