India Vs South Africa 2nd Test Match: The South African cricket team that toured India has performed brilliantly in Test cricket. By taking a 1-0 lead in the Test series, the South African team has brought itself closer to winning the series. While the players have received a lot of applause for their excellent performance, a statement by team coach Shukri Conrad has become a bone of contention, due to which he is being reprimanded. On the fourth day of the second Test match in Guwahati, the South African coach used a word for the Indian team which has a controversial history in cricket. After this statement, he was reprimanded by Indian legend Anil Kumble and former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn.

South African coach gave controversial statement

On the fourth day of the second Test match being played between India and South Africa, South Africa declared its second innings at 260 runs and gave a target of 549 runs to Team India. After the end of the day’s play, when South African coach Conrad was asked in the press conference why he delayed declaring the innings, he gave a controversial statement in response. Conrad said that he wanted to tire Team India and see them crawling on their knees. For which he used the English word ‘Grovel’.

The South African coach’s use of the word ‘grovel’ became the real cause of controversy because during the West Indies tour in 1976, England captain Tony Greig had used this word for the West Indies team, which means lying face down on the ground or crawling on the knees. There was a lot of uproar on this matter then.

Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn reprimanded

The use of this word in cricket after 49 years has created controversy and Conrad is facing criticism. Before the start of the fifth day’s play, Indian veteran spinner Anil Kumble advised the South African coach not to be arrogant and to remain humble.

Kumble said in the Star Sports show, “There is history associated with this word. 50 years ago the England captain said this in the West Indies and we saw what happened. South Africa has probably won this series but when you are at the top, the choice of your words is important. At such times, humility is most important.”

At the same time, former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn also appeared unhappy with the coach’s statement and clearly said that he is not in support of it. Stan also said in the same show, “I am not in support of it. His style was probably not as tough as Tony Greig. But that does not matter. You cannot use such words. It is very disappointing.”

India Vs South Africa 2nd Test Match: South Africa has suffered a big setback before the Guwahati Test. The two key players who won the first Test in Kolkata, off-spinner Simon Harmer and all-rounder Marco Johnson, have been hospitalized due to injuries. This news is a matter of concern for the visiting team. This happened at a time when the visiting team wants to win the series by winning the second and final Test starting from November 22.

Kolkata test hero injured

Harmer and Johnson played important roles in the historic 30-run win against India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. For which Harmer was chosen man of the match. Harmer had devastated India’s batting by taking a total of 8 wickets in the first test.

At the same time, Johnson also made an important contribution by taking 3 wickets in the first innings and 2 wickets in the second innings. Thanks to the brilliant bowling of these two, South Africa won the Test match on Indian soil after 15 years.

Tension increased for the visiting team

According to reports, Harmer suffered a shoulder injury, while Johnson is suffering from a minor niggle. Both players were taken for medical examination to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata, where Indian captain Shubman Gill was also treated. However, it is not yet clear how serious his injury is and whether he will be able to play in the Guwahati Test or not. The possible absence of these two players can create a big problem for South Africa, especially the absence of an influential spinner like Harmer can prove to be a big loss against a strong batting team like India.

Opportunity for Team India

This could be an opportunity for India to make a comeback in the Team India series. The Indian team will be desperate to recover from the defeat in the first Test against South Africa and level the series at 1-1 and the injury to two key players of South Africa can prove to be a big advantage for India.