BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – South African Wiaan Mulder says West Indies batting legend Brian Lara instructed him he ought to have tried to “create his legacy” by going after his Check batting file.
Mulder was on the verge of breaking Lara’s 21-year-old file of 400 not out for the best particular person Check rating, however opted to retire on 367 within the second Check towards Zimbabwe on Monday.
He defended his resolution by describing Lara as a “legend”, saying he deserved to maintain the file.
Nevertheless, Mulder mentioned he had since spoken to Lara, who admitted he would have beloved to see him set a brand new file.
“Now that issues have settled a little bit bit, I’ve chatted a little bit bit with Brian Lara.
“He mentioned to me, I’m creating my legacy, and I ought to have gone for it. He mentioned information are there to be damaged and he needs that if I’m ever in that place once more, I truly go and rating greater than what he had,” Mulder instructed SuperSport.
“That was an fascinating perspective from his aspect, however I nonetheless imagine I did the fitting factor, and respecting the sport is crucial half for me.”
