South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Wiaan Mulder set an individual South Africa Test batting best and came close to the world record before calling a halt to his team's innings on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Monday.
Wiaan Mulder hit a record-breaking double century in his first match as captain as South Africa went on a run spree on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Sunday.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.