India, Nov. 26 -- South African fast-bowling legend Dale Steyn has publicly criticised national head coach Shukri Conrad for his controversial use of the word "grovel" while describing South Africa's dominant position at the end of Day 4 of the second Test against India in Guwahati. Speaking on Cricket Live ahead of Day 5, Steyn made it clear he wanted no association with the remark, which has drawn widespread backlash due to its historical context.

"I'm not on that boat, eh? I don't like that. I almost don't even want to make a comment about it," Steyn said, visibly uneasy. "There are certain things you just don't say. There's stigma attached to it. It just wasn't necessary. South Africa were in such a dominant position-saying nothing i...