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News18
20 hours ago
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- News18
When Harbhajan Singh Scolded Sehwag For Poor Fielding And The Reply Left Him Speechless
Last Updated: Harbhajan shared the story with T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, showcasing Sehwag's bold spirit and unshakable confidence in his unique, fearless style of play Indian legend Virender Sehwag, known as one of the most carefree batsmen in cricket, earned a reputation for playing by his own rules, no matter the situation. Known for his fearless strokeplay, Sehwag often turned a deaf ear to advice, even from icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who once urged him to tone down his aggressive batting. Sehwag's autonomy extended beyond the pitch, as illustrated by an incident shared by former spinner Harbhajan Singh. During a test match, Sehwag's lapse in fielding led to two runs being scored, prompting a scolding from Harbhajan. 'Lala, just dive, the ball went past you," Harbhajan had urged. Sehwag's nonchalant reply was, 'Only two runs are lost, right? Come on, I will score two more runs." Harbhajan was left speechless by this response. The story was recounted by Harbhajan Singh to Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav on his show, highlighting Sehwag's indomitable spirit and unwavering self-assuredness in his style of play. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup aspirations take a hit; Harbhajan reminds 'Look at Dhoni in the last 3 years'
Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has boldly claimed that it will be difficult for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play the 2027 ODI World Cup after retiring from the other two formats. The two stalwarts of Indian cricket retired from T20Is after helping India lift the World Cup trophy last year, while they bid adieu to the red-ball format this year, which was a shock to many. However, the duo has made themselves available for the 50-over format as they have also expressed their desire to win the 2027 WC trophy on a few occasions. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma helped India win the ODI Champions Trophy earlier this year.(AP) Kohli and Rohit had memorable 2023 World Cup campaigns with the bat, but the loss in the final shattered their dreams of winning the coveted trophy, and they are raring to give it another shot. Harbhajan has raised concerns about the duo's chances of featuring in the 2027 World Cup. He believes that stepping away from two formats could limit their match practice and impact their performance as the game progresses. "It's too far, actually. It's been a very long time, and they are not playing any other formats. It becomes very difficult for anyone, no matter how much commitment you have or how big a great you are. If you do not play the game continuously, somewhere the game moves ahead and you are left behind," Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel. 'See difference between this Dhoni and the Dhoni from 6 years ago' The former spinner went on to cite MS Dhoni's case, noting how he stepped away from international cricket after the 2019 World Cup but kept playing in the IPL. He didn't hold back in highlighting the noticeable dip in Dhoni's batting form over the past few seasons. "It will be hard. We have seen MS Dhoni playing in the IPL. Look at his performance in the last three years. You see the difference between this Dhoni and the Dhoni from six years ago when he was playing for India consistently,' Harbhajan added. Kohli and Rohit will next play for India's ODI team in a three-match series in Australia starting October 19, 2025. Having retired from T20Is and Tests, the experienced pair is expected to return to the fold, bringing much-needed depth and reliability to the top order ahead of a busy white-ball calendar.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
"You Hit My Father": Harbhajan Singh Reveals How S Sreesanth's Daughter's Reaction On IPL Slap-Gate Shattered Him
The inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) made several headlines not only because of its unique concept but also due to some controversial moments. The biggest controversy happened when Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh slapped Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) pacer Sreesanth, after a match between the two teams in Mohali. This incident went viral like a wildfire which left the ex-India pacer in tears and Harbhajan was banned from the remained of the tournament. 17 years have passed and both the cricketers have moved on from the incident and share a good relation with each other. On numerous occasions, the former spinner has apologised to Sreesanth for his actions. However, the scars of the incident are still there in Harbhajan's heart and he is not able to get over it. In a recent interaction with ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan revealed a heartbreaking moment when Sreesanth's daughter refused to talk to him because of the 'slapgate' incident. 'One thing I'd want to change in my life is that incident with Sreesanth. I want to remove that incident from my career. That is the incident I would change from my list. What transpired was wrong and I shouldn't have done what I did. I apologised 200 times. What I felt so bad was even years after that incident, I have been apologising every opportunity or stage I get. It was a mistake,' said Harbhajan on Kutti Stories with Ash. 'What hurt me even after many years was 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 shattered and I was on the verge of tears. I was asking myself what is the impression I've left on her? She must be thinking of me in a poor light, right? She sees me as the guy who hit her father. I felt so bad. I still apologise to his daughter that I can't do anything,' he added. Both Sreesanth and Harbhajan were a part of India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Sport
- Pink Villa
Harbhajan Singh remembers IPL slap and how Sreesanth's daughter now refuses to speak to him
It has been 17 years since Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth during an IPL match, yet the guilt still lingers. Speaking on R Ashwin's Kutti Stories, the former India off-spinner said he's tried again and again to make peace with the past. He's apologised. Reached out. Publicly admitted his mistake. But nothing stung quite like a recent encounter with Sreesanth's daughter. A few words from her, he said, 'shattered' him more than any consequence he faced back then. 'She sees me as the guy who hit her father,' he confessed. The slap that won't go away When asked what decision he would undo from his life, Harbhajan brought up the 'slapgate' incident. Back in 2008, Harbhajan, playing for Mumbai Indians, slapped Sreesanth—who was with Kings XI Punjab—after a match. Cameras caught Sreesanth in tears as his teammates comforted him. The BCCI immediately banned Harbhajan for the rest of the season. Since then, he has repeatedly taken responsibility. Just months ago, he replied to a viral clip on social media, saying: 'This wasn't right bhai. It was my mistake. Galti hui, insaan hu.' He has owned up to his mistake, again and again. But the shame clearly hasn't faded. He told Ashwin, 'I have been apologizing every opportunity or stage I get. It was a mistake. We all make mistakes, and we hope and try to never repeat such mistakes.' The line that hit harder than any slap Harbhajan recalled the conversation with Sreesanth's daughter in detail. The interaction might have been brief, but it shook him to his core. 'What hurt me even after many years was when I met his daughter, and I was talking to her with a lot of love,' he said, 'and she said, 'I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father.'' For Harbhajan, this hit like a ton of bricks. 'My heart was shattered,' he admitted. 'I was on the verge of tears. I was asking myself, what is the impression I've left on her? She must be thinking of me in a poor light, right?' He added that he still tells her he's sorry. Not just for what happened, but for what she saw in him. Even now, he hopes that as she grows up, she will eventually see him as 'her uncle,' willing to support her, rather than just the man who struck her father.
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First Post
2 days ago
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- First Post
‘My heart was shattered and I was on verge of tears': Harbhajan Singh reveals heartbreaking words from Sreesanth's daughter on IPL slapgate
Harbhajan Singh opened up on the infamous IPL 2008 slapgate with Sreesanth, revealing an emotional moment with Sreesanth's daughter that left him shattered. Speaking on Ashwin's YouTube show, he also addressed rumours of being jealous of Ashwin during the latter part of his career. read more Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has once again opened up about the infamous IPL 2008 slapgate incident with Sreesanth. Speaking on Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube show Kutti Stories with Ash, Harbhajan said if there's one thing he could change in his life, it would be that moment. The IPL 2008 slapping incident remains one of the most controversial moments in Indian cricket. Harbhajan, who was captaining Mumbai Indians in the absence of regular skipper Sachin Tendulkar, had a heated altercation with Punjab Kings (formerly King XI Punjab) pacer Sreesanth and ended up slapping him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read: Hashim Amla snubs Sachin Tendulkar as he names 3 best batters of all time, only one Indian included Harbhajan on slapping Sreesanth and his daughter's reaction When asked about this infamous scandal during the talk show with , Harbhajan said that it remains his biggest mistake to date and also shared an emotional story involving Sreesanth's daughter. Harbhajan was banned for the remainder of the IPL season due to the controversy. 'One thing I'd want to change in my life is that incident with Sreesanth. It was wrong, and I shouldn't have done it. I have apologised hundreds of times. Even years after it, I keep saying sorry whenever I get a chance. It was a mistake,' Harbhajan said. 'I met his daughter and spoke to her with love, but she said, 'I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father.' My heart was shattered, and I was on the verge of tears. I kept thinking what impression I left on her. She must see me only as the person who hit her father. I still feel bad about it and apologise to her,' Harbhajan added. Also Read: Harbhajan on being jealous of Ashwin Harbhajan also addressed rumours about him being jealous of Ashwin, who had emerged as India's next big spinner during the latter stages of his career. When Ashwin debuted in 2011, Harbhajan was already an established senior bowler, but Ashwin soon became India's leading spinner. 'This whole jealousy bit, before I allow you to answer that, let me clarify something. People look at everything from their perspective. For example, if they are passing a comment on me, they believe that others would see the world through their eyes," Ashwin said. 'Their comments that you (Harbhajan) are jealous of this person who is interviewing you today (Ashwin), what would that be about, Bhajji pa?' Ashwin asked further. Harbhajan Singh: Unfiltered An epic conversation on #KuttiStoriesWithAsh, powered by @PeterEngland_, is out. All your questions and doubts, cleared. Fasten your seat belts! — Kutti Stories with Ash (@crikipidea) July 20, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Harbhajan replied, 'Do you think I am jealous of you? We are sitting here today and talking openly. I am not that kind of person. I would never be jealous of my own teammates.' 'Even if you were jealous at one point in time, I think it's justified. That is my point, and I will never take it wrong because we are all human. Naturally, it is bound to be like that. Some people believe I retired because Washington Sundar has come. All of this is the perspective of others,' Ashwin said.
