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.

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