The repercussions of this incident continue to be felt in the life of former Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth to this day. Recently, Sreesanth levelled serious allegations against veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh, bringing this old dispute back into the headlines and raising questions about the relationship between the two players.

What is the "Slapgate" controversy?

The controversy arose during the 2008 IPL season when an on-field altercation took place between Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth. This incident was dubbed "Slapgate" and became a widely discussed topic within the cricketing world.

What allegations did Sreesanth make against Harbhajan?

Sreesanth alleged that Harbhajan Singh featured in an advertisement regarding this controversy and earned approximately ₹80 lakh to ₹1 crore from it. He appeared visibly upset by this fact.

What transpired between the two recently?

According to Sreesanth, Harbhajan called him and asked him to share that specific advertisement on his Instagram Story. This request further intensified Sreesanth's anger.

How did Sreesanth react?

Sreesanth stated that while he can forgive, he cannot forget. He believes that if one forgets a mistake, the other person is liable to repeat that very same error.

Has their relationship been affected?

Following this entire episode, Sreesanth blocked Harbhajan Singh on Instagram. This makes it evident that the impact of this long-standing dispute continues to linger over their relationship even today.