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SA Coach Sparks Row: Shukri Conrad Says India Must “Grovel” in Guwahati Test
South Africa coach used 'Grovel' for India: South Africa head coach Shukrie Conrad used an offensive word for India, reviving the controversy that erupted 49 years ago when England captain Tony Greig used the word "beg" to describe the West Indies.
South Africa head coach Shukrie Conrad triggered a full-blown controversy on Tuesday when he said India would have to "beg" on the fourth day of the second Test in Guwahati. South Africa declared their innings in Guwahati with a lead of 548 runs after batting for over 80 overs in their second innings. By stumps on day four, India lost two wickets for 27. Now, on the fifth day, India needs 522 runs to win, while the Proteas require 8 wickets.
Sukri Conrad told the press conference that we wanted India to stay on their feet for as long as possible, we wanted them to literally beg. We could completely knock them out of the game and then tell them to come and stay for another hour on the last day this evening.
It should be noted that Shukri used the word "grovel" for India, which is also considered a racial slur. This has a connection to a 49-year-old controversy when legendary England captain Tony Greig used the same word for the West Indies.
In 1976, England played a home Test series against the West Indies. The West Indies entered that series after losing 5-1 in Australia, and England captain Tony Greig sparked controversy by using the word "grovel" in a BBC interview about the result.
