Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Gavaskar Responds to Conrad's 'Grovel' Comment
Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player, talked about some things South Africa's coach, Shukri Conrad, said.
Conrad used a word that Gavaskar thought was not a good choice.
Gavaskar said that India has always been good to South Africa in cricket, like helping them come back to playing international matches and supporting their players.
He thinks Conrad might have said the word without thinking, but he doesn't think Conrad needs to say sorry.
Instead, Gavaskar hopes Conrad will just explain that he got a bit too excited.
Gavaskar said that cricket between India and South Africa has always been tough but fair, and they have a good relationship.
Sunil Gavaskar addressed Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' comment on JioHotstar’s ‘Cricket Live’.
Gavaskar described Conrad's remark as an ill-advised use of the word.
He highlighted India's historical support for South African cricket, including their readmission and current investments in SA20.
Gavaskar emphasized the positive and competitive relationship between the two cricket boards.
He suggested that Conrad should acknowledge and clarify his remark in the next media interaction.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar and Shukri Conrad
- What
- Gavaskar's response to Conrad's 'grovel' comment
- When
- During an interaction on JioHotstar’s ‘Cricket Live’
- Where
- On JioHotstar’s ‘Cricket Live’
- Why
- To address and provide context to Conrad's remarks
- Person Involved
- Sunil Gavaskar, Shukri Conrad
- Context
- Shukri Conrad's remarks about India during the Test series
- Gavaskar's Stance
- Ill-advised use of the word, no apology needed
- Historical Context
- India supported South Africa's readmission into international cricket
- Current Relationship
- Positive and collaborative, with Indian-owned franchises in SA20
