Form India Spinner Harbhajan Singh Has Opened Up About the Infamous ‘Slapgate’ Involving S Sreesanth During The Inaugural Edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. In the Fiery Altercation, Harbhajan Singh, Who was playing for the mumbai Indians, Slapped the Kings Punjab (now Punjab Kings) Fast Bowler Sreesanth after a league match in the IPL 2008.
The lively moment led to Harbhajan’s suspension for the rest of the tournament by the BCCI. Now Harbhajan has called the incident one of his greatest regrets. Speaking in a frank interaction with Ravichandran Ashwin during his YouTube show, the former Spinner admitted that if he could erase for a moment of his life, it would be the “slapgate” incident.
Harbhajan Singh calls Slapgate incident his greatest regret
Despite several apologies over the years, the former World Cup winner admitted that the incident has always hurt him, and he really feels bad in 2008. Harbhajan admitted that the situation should never have degenerated at this level and accepted his error.
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Even if Tempers has flared itself and the emotions took over in this IPL match, Harbhajan stressed that such behavior had no place in the game, it doesn’t matter how much you are provoked. Over the years, the former Indian Off-Spinner boarding school apologized over and off the field, but the incident remains a stain on his decorated career.
Harbhajan Singh breaks down after the daughter of Sreesanth refused to speak to her
Meanwhile, Harbhajan also shared an emotional moment which deeply affected him years after the infamous IPL slap incident with Sreesanth. He recalled how the meeting of Sreesanth’s daughter left her broken when she refused to speak to her because of what happened with her father.
Harbhajan Singh told Ravichandran Ashwin on his Youtube channel: “What hurt me, even after many years is when I met his daughter and I was talking 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 wondering tears.
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I always apologize to the daughter of Sreesanth: Harbhajan Singh
The incident made Harbhajan think about how he remembers those who are close to Sreesanth, especially his daughter, who sees him as the person who injured his father. He expressed his deep regret and said that he always wanted to do things and hopes that one day, she will not see him in the same negative light, and that is the reason why he wants to erase this moment of his life forever.
Harbhajan signed by saying: “I always apologize to his daughter that I can do nothing. I continue to say to him: “But if there is something I can do so that you feel better and that you trust this kind of person, tell me. I wish when she grows, she doesn’t see me in the same light.
Bhajji crying?? Really?? The same guy who slapped someone on live tv?? Give me break please. This man has ego size of Mount Everest and suddenly he become soft because one child talk to him? I call this total nonsense and publicity stunt before some new venture launch.
Childs don’t understand adult egos and rivalry. They see world with pure eyes. Maybe we all should learn from this.
This all sounds like scripted bollywood movie plot. Two enemies, small child, emotional breakdown, tears. Very convenient timing also when both careers are almost finish. Marketing strategy maybe?
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But wait, why should we forgive Harbhajan so easily? He was the one who started violence in first place!! Just because small girl said something nice doesnt mean all his past actions are forgiven. What about apology to Sreesanth properly?
For those who dont know the background – Harbhajan and Sreesanth had very public feud during IPL 2008 when Bhajji slapped him. Since then their was bad blood between them. This reconciliation through Sreesanth daughter show how time heal all wounds.
Oh yes, big strong cricketer crying because of little girl words. Very brave. Next what, he will cry watching cartoon also? 😂
Why these cricket players always making drama for publicity?? First they fight on field then they cry for camera. I dont believe this story at all.
Actually this incident highlights important psychological aspect – children often act as bridge between conflicting adults because they lack the bias and prejudice. Research shows that neutral third party specially innocent ones can diffuse tension effectively. Harbhajan emotional response is quite natural human reaction.
So touching 😢 this prove that love and innocence always win
Sure sure, grown man crying because kid said something nice. And tomorrow sun will rise from west also. These celebrity’s will do anything for attention these days aint it?
Wow so emotional. A child’s innocence solved what years of ego couldnt. This is beautiful example of how next generation dont carry burden of previous generation mistakes.
This is so touching story yaar. Harbhajan always seemed like tough guy but even he has soft heart. Children’s are pure soul and they can melt anyone heart no matter what past history is there.