Kochi – Former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth recently addressed the infamous ‘Slapgate’ controversy from the 2008 IPL. Sreesanth revealed in a YouTube interview that many Malayalis have asked him why he didn’t retaliate against Harbhajan Singh. A video of the incident between Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth was recently released by former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. The altercation occurred after a match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians during the inaugural season of the IPL.

“Many Malayalis ask me why I didn’t hit Harbhajan Singh, even though he was so aggressive. Some believe I should have retaliated on the spot,” Sreesanth said. “If I had done that, I might never have been able to play again. Kerala didn’t have much influence in Indian cricket at the time, and I was the only player from Kerala on the Indian team.”

Sreesanth also explained that retaliating could have impacted the careers of other Kerala cricketers. He also stated that he has a close relationship with Harbhajan Singh and his family, and that Lalit Modi shouldn’t have released the old video.

English Summary:

Sreesanth opens up about the ‘Slapgate’ controversy with Harbhajan Singh during the 2008 IPL. He explains why he chose not to retaliate, considering the potential impact on his career and other Kerala cricketers.