The unforgettable controversy not only stained Harbhajan's reputation but also led to him being banned from the rest of the IPL 2008 that year. The incident has remained one of the darkest chapters in IPL history. In that season, Harbhajan was playing for the Mumbai Indians while Sreesanth was part of the Punjab Kings in the tournament.
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Replying to a video post where a fan commented on the infamous episode, Harbhajan wrote, “This wasn't right, bhai. It was my mistake. Shouldn't have done this. But Galti hui Insaan hu ? ?Bhagwaan nahi [I made a mistake, I am only human, not god].”
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 30, 2025
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The exact reason for the incident is still unclear, but some reports said that Sreesanth might have provoked Harbhajan with a few comments during the match. As a result of the slap, Harbhajan was banned for the rest of the tournament, and Shaun Pollock took over as Mumbai Indians' captain.
In 2023, Sreesanth said that he has always been friends with Harbhajan. He even thanked the former spinner for supporting him since his early days as a domestic cricketer.
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On the other hand, Harbhajan had said last year, “What happened was wrong. I made a mistake. Because of me, my teammate had to face embarrassment. I was embarrassed. If I had to correct one mistake, it was how I treated Sreesanth on the field. It should not have happened. When I think about it, I feel there was no need.”
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