21:11 IST:
Wiaan Mulder, the man of the moment and the skipper of South Africa, is down for a chat. He describes his record-breaking innings as pretty special, admitting that he never thought he’d score a double or triple hundred. He credits his time playing County cricket in England for helping him develop as a batter and make crucial technical changes. Mulder reveals that he battles with self-doubt, but has worked on mental preparation. Says that during his innings, he tried to distract himself by singing songs between balls, including, Zombies, by The Cranberries. He didn’t overly focus on breaking Brian Lara’s record, prioritizing the team’s needs instead. Ends by saying that after reaching a high score, he discussed with head coach Shukri Conrad, who echoed his sentiment that Lara’s a legend and a player of his stature should likely keep the record. Mulder’s priority was contributing to the team’s success.
