Overview
- Conrad said after Day 4 in Guwahati, “We wanted them to really grovel,” adding he was “to steal a phrase” while explaining South Africa’s declaration strategy.
- South Africa declared at 260 for 5 to set India 549, and India closed on 27 for 2, leaving the hosts facing a near-impossible chase on the final day.
- The wording drew immediate criticism from Indian fans and journalists on social media, who highlighted the term’s demeaning connotations.
- Coverage linked the remark to England captain Tony Greig’s infamous 1976 “grovel” comment about the West Indies, which Clive Lloyd and others condemned for racial undertones.
- As of publication, there was no public disciplinary action or formal response from Cricket South Africa regarding Conrad’s remarks.