US Edition'Grovel'-Gate: When Tony Greig's Infamous Comment Sparked Off a Revolution in West Indian Cricket
South Africa's coach used a phrase linked to a racially charged 1976 cricket controversy, prompting public backlash and prompting review by captain Bavuma after a 2-0 series win.
- On Tuesday, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad used the term 'grovel' after Day 4 in Guwahati while explaining a delayed declaration, prompting immediate criticism.
- Tony Greig's 1976 episode—rooted in a charged racial context—gives the word a fraught history as his 'make them grovel' remark in a 1976 BBC Sportsnight interview provoked a strong West Indies backlash.
- Former players reacted sharply to the remark, voicing disappointment; Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn criticized the wording, while Parthiv Patel called it disrespectful and expected an apology.
- Temba Bavuma said he only learned of the comments this morning and that `Shukri is close to 60 years old and he will have a look at his comments`, indicating the coach will review his remarks.
- South Africa completed the two-Test sweep with a big win in Guwahati, while the series also featured on-field tensions including Jasprit Bumrah calling Bavuma a 'bauna' on the stump mic.
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'Grovel'-gate: When Tony Greig's infamous comment sparked off a revolution in West Indian cricket
The word "grovel", which South African coach Shukri Conrad had made use of while describing his team's tactics against India in Guwahati, has quite the history in cricket, with a comment made by former England captain Tony Greig having quite the profound effect on the West Indian team in 1976.
Temba Bavuma reacts to Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' remark, taunts India for 'crossing the line' in Kolkata Test
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has sought to calm the storm around head coach Shukri Conrad’s controversial post-match remark, even as he hinted that on-field exchanges from India’s camp also veered into uncomfortable territory during the recently concluded two-Test series. The Proteas wrapped up the contest with a dominant 408-run victory in Guwahati, sealing a 2-0 sweep and reinforcing their stature as one of the few sides to repeatedly out…
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on coach Shukri Conrad’s ‘grovel’ remark: ‘He will have a look at his comments’
Bavuma, who was addressing a post-match press conference after South Africa blanked India 2-0, said he found out about the comments just on Wednesday morning and hadn't yet got around to talk to the coach.
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The PrintShukri Will Have a Look at His Comments: Bavuma on Coach's 'Grovel' Remarks
Former players from both India and South Africa, including legends Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn, have expressed disappointment at Conrad's usage of the word \"grovel\"
Asked about coach's grovel remark, Temba Bavuma serves 'bauna' reminder to India
IND vs SA: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma attended the press conference after the team's series win against India. Bavuma in his fiery press conference said that there were certain players who crossed the line in this series.
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