India, Dec. 1 -- Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad for his controversial "grovel" remark made during last week's press conference in Guwahati, after the visitors inflicted a humiliating 2-0 whitewash in the Test series. Calling the comment "ill-advised," Gavaskar said Conrad should acknowledge the remark and make amends.

South Africa handed India their second home whitewash in 12 months. During the second Test at the Barsapara Stadium, Conrad was asked why the Proteas did not enforce the follow-on despite a commanding 288-run lead in the first innings. He responded, "We wanted them (India) to really grovel."

The remark sparked outrage among experts from both India and South Afr...