In the dynamic tapestry of Indian Premier League History, few moments have been as sadly famous or as widely discussed as the 2008 Slapgate incident involving Harbhajan Singh And S. sreesanth. The confrontation, which broke out after a high tension meeting between Kings XI Punjab And Mumbai Indians In Mohali, led Harbhajan’s suspension for the rest of the season and threw a shadow that persisted for years.
Recently, Harbhajan saw this episode, revealing how the incident affected not only him and Sreesanth, but also the next generation – the most poignant, the daughter of Sreesanth.
Harbhajan Singh reflects on his actions against Sreesanth in IPL 2008
Harbhajan, renowned for his ardent spirit on the field, has often talked about his regret with regard to the episode of Slapgate. In a frank conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin On “Kutti Stories With Ashwin”, he described it as the only incident he would erase from his career if he had the opportunity.
“”What happened was bad and I shouldn’t have done what I did. I apologized 200 times. What I felt so badly was even years after this incident, I apologize for every occasion or step that I receive. It was a mistakeConceded Harbhajan, his voice tinged with remorse.
However, it was not only professional repercussions or a public examination that weighed it. Years later, a meeting with the girl from Sreesanth turned out to be a new turn of the emotional knife.
As Harbhajan said, “What hurt me, even after many years was when I met her daughter and I spoke to her with a lot of love and she said, “I don’t want to talk to you. You hit my father. My heart was broken and I was on the verge of tears. “”
The innocence of the words of a child brought back to the house of awareness that the consequences of a rash moment could survive the immediate consequences, integrating into personal relationships and memories.
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The innocence of a child and the regret of a cricket player
Despite its persistent bite, the consequences of this slap were not intended to raise a grip for life. Harbhajan and Sreesanth, two competitive warriors for India, managed to repair their professional relationship. They played together for the national team, contributing to the memorable victory of the World Cup in 2011 of India and, more recently, again sharing changing rooms in the veterans’ leagues. Their ability to solve their differences spent a lot about professional maturity and personal growth.
However, Harbhajan’s pain has the impression left on the daughter of Sreesanth is undoubtedly: “I always apologize to her daughter that I can’t do anything. “The episode is a powerful reminder that the athletes, so often idolater, are not immune to the lasting repercussions of their actions, especially when they were observed by the next generation.
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Too little too late if you ask me. Where was this frankness when the whole controversy happend years ago?? Sreesanth career got ruined and now suddenly everyone want to be emotional. Hypocracy at its best!
Next we’ll hear that they’re best friends and planning a Netflix documentary together. Because that’s what cricketers do these days – create drama, wait decades, then cash in on the ’emotional reunion’ story. Bollywood couldn’t write it better lol
So Bhajji becomes ‘frank’ but what about Sreesanth? Why is noone talking about his role in all this drama?? The media always protects certain players while villifying others. This is exactly whats wrong with Indian cricket journalism – bias and double standards everywhere!
The confrontation your reading about is likely from the recent bigg boss apperance where both cricketers participated. There body language suggested genuine emotion during there interaction. Harbhajan admited feeling guilty about the incident for year’s which affected his mental peace aswell.
Imagine being Sreesanth’s daughter and having to emotionaly confront your dad’s old enemie while your dad is like ‘beta, this is uncle Harbhajan who slapped me on national TV’ 😂😂 Talk about akward family introductions! At least she didnt slap him back for revenge hahaha
Wow this is so emotional and touching! Harbhajan showing his human side after all these year’s. The way he handeled the situation with Sreesanth daughter show true maturity and growth as person. We need more such reconcilation in cricket world.
Oh yes, because nothing says ’emotional reconciliation’ like waiting 15 years and doing it when there’s probably cameras around. How conveniant that everyone suddenly becomes ‘frank’ when they need good publicity. Touching, really touching.
But why should Harbhajan be the one to apologise?? Sreesanth was equally responsible for creating drama on field. People are acting like Bhajji is the only villian here when both of them were at fault. This one sided narrative doesnt make any sense to me at all.
Am I the only one who thinks this entire thing is staged for media attention?? Neither of them is playing cricket anymore and they suddenly need spotlight again. Classic PR move if you ask me.
For those who dont know the background, Harbhajan and Sreesanth had a major incident during IPL 2008 involving a slap gate controversy. This confrontation with Sreesanth’s daughter is probably referring to their recent meeting where they tried to bury the hatchet. The emotional weight of this meeting cannot be underestimated given there past history and how it affected both there careers.
This is genuinly heartwarming to see two legends putting there differences aside. Cricket need more of this positive energy instead of constant fighting and ego clashes. Respect to both of them for being mature! 🙏