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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Lara said I should have broken the record
Wiaan Mulder says Brian Lara told him he should have tried to break the record for the highest individual Test score instead of declaring on Africa captain Mulder made 367 not out against Zimbabwe, but opted to declare 33 runs short of the 400 not out Lara made for West Indies against England in the time, Mulder said: "Brian Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be."Following the Proteas' massive defeat of Zimbabwe in the second Test, Mulder told SuperSport: "I've chatted a little bit to Brian Lara. He said to me I'm creating my own legacy and I should have gone for it."He said records are there to be broken and he wishes if I'm ever in that position again I go and score more than what he had."Mulder's 367 is the fifth-highest individual score in Test history, the best by a South African and the best by any batter playing in an away effort took South Africa to 626-5 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Bulawayo. A tilt on Lara's record would not have negatively impacted the visitors' push for victory, which was eventually completed on the third day. Mulder was captaining South Africa for the first time following injuries to Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj. He chose to declare following consultation with coach Shukri Conrad, who told him, "Let the legends keep the really big scores".Despite gaining Lara's seal of approval, Mulder said he would not have changed his decision."It's super special and not something I would have dreamt of," said the 27-year-old."That was an interesting point of view from his side, but I still believe I did the right thing and respecting the game is the most important part for me."Lara's effort in Antigua 21 years ago was the second time he broke the record. He made 375, also against England, in 1994, before Australia's Matthew Hayden passed that with 380 against Zimbabwe in Perth in other score ahead of Mulder is the 374 by Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in triple-century was only the second by a South African, after Hashim Amla's 311 not out against England at The Oval in 2012. Mulder reached 300 from 297 balls, the second-fastest in Test cricket after the 278 taken by India's Virender Sehwag against South Africa in 2008.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Fadoju commits to London Pulse for next NSL season
England's Funmi Fadoju has committed to Netball Super League champions London Pulse for another defence Fadoju, 22, was player of the match in Pulse's first Grand Final title win as they beat defending champions Loughborough Lightning on played a key role in Pulse's historic season as they topped the regular season table and also won the inaugural Netball Super Cup in March."It's such a great team and I'm surrounded by some of the best players in the country," Fadoju said."What's not to love? We push each other to be our best selves every day and I love everything about the team."By the end of the Super League, Fadoju finished with the most interceptions, gains and deflections among all one of the world's most exciting talents, it is likely that Fadoju would have had lucrative offers from Australia's Super Netball league had she expressed interest in moving she told Pulse's social media channels that she is currently happy in London, where she grew joined Pulse in 2020 and has 41 international caps, including playing in the 2023 World Cup where England finished second to Australia, who won their 12th title.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Let legends keep the records – Wiaan Mulder happy not to chase Brian Lara's 400
Mulder opted to bring an end to his innings 33 runs shy of Lara's landmark as his side posted 626 for five against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. His surprising decision not to continue was immediately vindicated as Codi Yusuf had Takudzwanashe Kaitano caught behind off the first ball of the innings. Zimbabwe were all out for 170, with Mulder taking two for 20 in his six-over spell. Mulder's declaration left West Indies great Lara as the only quadruple centurion in a Test innings, against England in Antigua in 2004, but he insisted he had no regrets. He said in his post-match interview: 'First things first – we had enough to bowl (at). 'Brian Lara is a legend. He got 400 or 401 or something against England and for someone to keep that record, it is special. 'I spoke to Shuks (head coach Shukri Conrad) – and spoke about letting the legends keep (that record). Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be.' A historic triple ton by Wiaan Mulder 💫#ZIMvSA — ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2025 He added: 'To be honest, I have never even dreamt of getting a double hundred, let alone a triple hundred, (but) most importantly, it has put the team in a good position to win this Test.' Lara also made 375 against England in Antigua a decade before his 2004 feat. That mark was beaten by Matthew Hayden's 380 for Australia against Zimbabwe in 2003, only for Lara to reclaim top spot six months later. Mahela Jayawardene made 374 for Sri Lanka against the Proteas in 2006, with Mulder passing Sir Garry Sobers' 365 not out for the West Indies against Pakistan in 1958 for fifth place on the all-time list. His innings was a South African record, comfortably surpassing Hashim Amla's unbeaten 311 against England in 2012 which was their only previous triple century. Conrad described his skipper's knock as 'nothing short of extraordinary'. He said: 'Being the captain, then batting at number three where had to absorb early pressure and face the new ball, which he did with immense composure and control – it was unbelievable. 'The way he constructed his innings, session by session, was a masterclass in temperament and shot selection. 'It's the kind of performance that anchors a team and sets the tone for the entire match. We're incredibly proud of what he's achieved today.' Cricket South Africa director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe added: 'It was a truly world-class performance that will be remembered for generations. Records like this are not just personal milestones – they inspire young cricketers and elevate the stature of our game.'
