The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) began last week, and so far, everything has gone according to plan. The cash-rich league has, however, been dogged by scandals in the past, and one of the most contentious incidents in history is the incident involving S Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh that occurred in the 2008 inaugural season. Competition.
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The event happened while Sreesanth played for Mumbai Indians and Harbhajan played for Kings XI Punjab, which has since changed its name to Punjab Kings. Harbhajan is accused of slapping the fast bowler after Sreesanth was seen sobbing on the pitch.
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To commemorate the 12th anniversary of India’s historic World Cup victory, both players were recently spotted on the same stage, putting an end to the issue. Sreesanth and Harbhajan were both featured in a special episode made by Yusuf Pathan and Virender Sehwag. Star Sports has a YouTube channel that is accessible.
In the show, Sreesanth discussed his bond with Harbhajan and said that before departing to play a game, he always gave the spinner a bear embrace. He added that the hug had enhanced his performance.
Harbhajan and the pacer were awkwardly left out of the conversation when Sehwag interrupted Sreesanth to inquire whether the hug occurred after the “slapgate” issue.
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Sreesanth: “I want to share that before playing a Test or any other match, I always hugged Bhajji Pa (Harbhajan Singh). My performance was always better.”
Sehwag: “When did this hugging trend start? Maybe after the incident in Mohali.”
Harbhajan then quickly added: “forget it man” (forget it man).
Sreesanth also said that it started in 2006, after which he shook hands with Harbhajan, who then said: “people will say something” (People always say something).
Sreesanth and Harbhajan recently shared a dressing room while playing for the Indian Maharajas in the Legends League Cricket.