Archive · 26 Nov 2025
South Africa Coach's Remark Sparks Outrage
India is playing a cricket match against South Africa.
They need to score 549 runs to win, but they are in trouble.
Two of their best players got out early, and now they have only 27 runs with 2 players out.
Earlier, South Africa scored a lot of runs, and two of their players, Tristan and Tony, played really well.
India's bowlers, Ravindra and Washington, did well to get some wickets, but now India has a tough job to save the match.
The South Africa coach, Shukri Conrad, said they wanted India to 'grovel,' which means to struggle a lot.
Many people were upset by this word because it has a bad history in cricket, reminding some of racial and colonial times.
The Indian team is now trying to survive the last day of the match, but it will be very hard for them to win.
India is chasing a target of 549 runs in the second Test against South Africa.
India lost early wickets, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) and KL Rahul (6) getting out.
At stumps, India was 27/2 with Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav at the crease.
South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5, with Tristan Stubbs (94) and Tony de Zorzi (49) playing well.
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad's remark about making India 'grovel' sparked outrage due to its historical and racial connotations.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams, Shukri Conrad
- What
- Controversial remark by South Africa coach and India's challenging chase
- When
- Day 4 of the second Test
- Where
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Why
- South Africa declared their innings at 260/5, setting a target of 549 runs and Conrad's remark about making India 'grovel'
- Match
- IND vs SA, 2nd Test
- India's Score
- 27/2 in 15.5 overs
- Target
- 549 runs
- Top Indian Bowlers
- Ravindra Jadeja (4/62), Washington Sundar (1/67)
- Top South African Batters
- Tristan Stubbs (94), Tony de Zorzi (49)
- Series Status
- South Africa leads 1-0
- Location
- Guwahati
- Declaration Timing
- 40 minutes after lunch
- Controversial Remark
- Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' comment
Sources
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: India in Trouble at 27/2 at Stumps on Day 4; South Africa Eye Series Sweep
2nd Test: Wasn't an overs thing, more about the time, says Stubbs on SA’s late declaration
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: 'If we get the ball in the right areas, there's...', says Stubbs as Proteas eye clean sweep
‘We wanted India to really grovel’: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on why they batted so long on Day 4 of Guwahati Test
Why Jaiswal needs to take a leaf out of Sachin's book!
How many runs do India need to win the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati?
Jaiswal’s cut shot backfires, Steyn draws Sachin parallel for India–South Africa Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal refuses to learn from his mistakes, gets out playing the cut shot again
'We wanted India to grovel’: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s remark reopens cricket’s old racial wounds
Sachin Once Removed The Drive From His Game In Australia; May Be Jaiswal Needs To Cut Down On It Too : Dale Steyn
'We Wanted Them To Really Grovel': Coach Shukri Conrad Breaks Down The Hardline Logic Behind South Africa’s Declaration Tactics In Guwahati Test
‘Draw will feel like a win,’ says Ravindra Jadeja ahead of mammoth run chase
