Mulder explained that he wanted legends like Lara to keep the iconic record. Internet users had a good day as reactions kept coming with some calling Mulder selfless while some still trying to make se

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder passed up the chance to set an individual record score in men's test cricket by declaring 33 runs short of Brian Lara's 400 set in 2004.

Wiaan Mulder has sacrificed a shot at one of cricket's most hallowed records to start wrapping up the second test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.