Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lastly opened up on the notorious ‘slapgate’ incident, 14 years after the controversy erupted through the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. The incident, throughout a match between the Mumbai Indians and the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) on the IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali, led to the spinner being suspended for the remainder of the season.
Harbhajan’s profession was outlined by an aggressive streak, nevertheless it was by no means restricted to his bowling. The ‘Turbanator’ at all times discovered himself within the thick of the motion — be it through the ‘Monkeygate’ episode in Australia involving Andrew Symonds and Sachin Tendulkar, operating on the bottom with the Tricolour following the well-known Perth victory in 2008, or slapping India teammate S Sreesanth on the sphere. The incident with Sreesanth left the speedster in tears.
Talking throughout a promotional occasion, Harbhajan admitted what occurred was fallacious and accepted that he had made a mistake. He stated his teammate confronted embarrassment due to him and added that the incident brought on him embarrassment as nicely.
Harbhajan added that if he might appropriate one mistake, it will be the way in which he handled Sreesanth on the sphere and stated it ought to by no means have occurred. He stated when he considered it, he felt there was no want for it.
Former India pacer Sreesanth additionally regretted the altercation with Harbhajan and felt it was his mistake as nicely. He stated that he had discovered lots since then and the bond he had with Harbhajan had solely grown since. The Kerala native stated he was grateful for Harbhajan’s assist and the recommendation he had supplied to him since.
The slapgate controversy apart, the duo loved profitable careers collectively, successful the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011.