Wiaan Mulder's declaration at 367*, just shy of Brian Lara's record, sparked debate after his promotion to No. 3 was previously questioned. Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan humorously recalled their doubts about Mulder's batting position.

The cricket world has been left divided over South African captain Wiaan Mulder’s decision to stand himself down from the opportunity to chase Brian Lara’s most iconic record.

Wiaan Mulder passed up the chance to set an individual record score in mens Test cricket; Mulder was 367 not out and 33 short of Brian Laras all-time record total when South Africa declared on 626-5 a