India, Nov. 26 -- South Africa captain Temba Bavuma on Wednesday addressed the growing noise around head coach Shukri Conrad's controversial comment after the team secured a historic 2-0 whitewash against India in Guwahati. Instead of fuelling the debate, he shifted the focus towards India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who had used a derogatory term for him during the opening Test in Kolkata earlier this month.

In clarifying South Africa's delayed declaration call on Day 4, which had sparked considerable debate, Conrad told the media at the Barsapara Stadium on Wednesday that he wanted India to "really grovel", a remark loaded with historical context. The comment did not sit well with many, as former players from both India and South Afric...