Conrad Clarifies 'Grovel' Comment on India, Admits Error

• South African coach Shukrie Conrad made a controversial "grovel" remark about Team India after a Test win, drawing criticism from Sunil Gavaskar.
• Conrad clarified his statement, saying he meant India would have to work hard and had no ill will, admitting he could have chosen words more discreetly.
• The word "grovel" has historical racial connotations, notably used by Tony Greig against West Indies in 1976, which was considered insensitive.
• Conrad also commented on South Africa's ODI series loss to India, praising Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's performances as a learning experience for his young team.

Why It Matters: Conrad's 'grovel' comment controversy underscores cultural sensitivity in sports.