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Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan Singh to Boxing Fight, Revives ... - NewsX
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Former Indian cricketers and World Cup winners Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh have not been on good terms for the last few months. It was in 2008 when the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) first controversy broke out with Harbhajan slapping the pacer. The two bowlers shared a dressing room and were part of the team that won the ODI World Cup in 2011. However, in the last few months, since the footage of the incident was shared by Lalit Modi, the relationship has soured between the two cricketers. Notably, Sreesanth has now challenged Harbhajan for a boxing fight in the ring. While appearing on a podcast, the former pacer questioned Bhajji and said if he has the guts then he will step in the ring. He then went on to question Gautam Gambhir’s role as the Indian cricket team’s coach as well.
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Former India pacerS Sreesanthhas once again taken aim at former teammate Harbhajan Singh as the long-standing tensions between the two cricketers continue to resurface nearly two decades after the infamous IPL ‘Slapgate’ controversy.
The incident dates back to the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 when Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth following a heated encounter between the Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). While both players appeared to have moved on from the episode over the years, the controversy returned to the spotlight after Harbhajan recently featured in an advertisement that seemingly referenced the infamous incident.
The advertisement did not go down well with Sreesanth, who has openly expressed his displeasure over the matter in recent weeks. During a recent podcast appearance, Sreesanth was shown an old photograph featuring him and Harbhajan dressed in boxing gear.
Reacting to the image, the former Kerala pacer issued a direct challenge to Harbhajan, inviting him to step into a boxing ring and settle their differences once and for all.
“This same scene, do …
'Do You Have the Guts?' S Sreesanth Throws Open Dare To Harbhajan Singh
'Do You Have the Guts?' S Sreesanth Throws Open Dare To Harbhajan Singh
Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has once again stirred headlines by reigniting his long-standing feud with former teammate Harbhajan Singh. Nearly two decades after the infamous IPL “Slapgate” controversy, Sreesanth has publicly challenged Harbhajan to a boxing-style fight, accusing the former spinner of continuing to benefit from one of Indian cricket’s most controversial incidents.
The latest chapter in the saga unfolded during Sreesanth’s appearance on The Lallantop podcast, where he expressed his frustration over a recent advertisement featuring Harbhajan Singh. According to Sreesanth, the commercial indirectly referenced the 2008 IPL incident, reopening old wounds that he believed had long been buried. The former pacer pointed to an old promotional image featuring both cricketers in boxing gear and asked whether Harbhajan would be willing to settle their differences in a real ring.
“This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? I am asking him. Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Wearing these same gloves? This is n…
Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan To Boxing Match - Rediff Cricket
Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan To Boxing Match - Rediff Cricket
'I am challenging you, Bhajji. If you have a problem with the slap thing and me... come into the ring.'
The 2008 IPL 'slapgate' controversy has flared up again as Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has reignited his feud with Harbhajan Singh by challenging the former spinner to settle their differences inside a boxing ring.
Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of continuing to profit from the controversy and called for a direct confrontation in a boxing-style contest to settle the matter.
'This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? I am asking him. Wearing these same gloves? This is not acting. I am smiling. You are not even smiling, I don't know what you are doing.
'Let's see. This is an open challenge,' Sreesanth toldLallantop.
The challenge comes after Sreesanth took offence to a recent advertisement featuring Harbhajan Singh, which he believes referenced the infamous slapgate episode. Pointing to an old promotional image of the pair in boxing gear, he asked if Harbhajan would be willing to face him for real rather…
Sreesanth throws open challenge to Harbhajan Singh for an in-ring fight ...
Sreesanth throws open challenge to Harbhajan Singh for an in-ring fight ...
The infamous "slapgate" controversy fromIPL2008 refuses to fade from public memory, and it has once again become a talking point afterS Sreesanthopenly challengedHarbhajan Singhto a ring fight. The incident dates back to a match between Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Mumbai Indians, when Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth on the field after the game. The episode sparked widespread outrage and became one of the most controversial moments in IPL history.
In the years that followed, both players appeared to have moved on. They shared public platforms, featured in advertisements together and were often seen interacting cordially. Harbhajan also apologised on multiple occasions, publicly expressing regret over his actions.
However, the relationship appears to have deteriorated again. The trigger was reportedly a recent advertisement featuring Harbhajan, in which he appeared to make light of the infamous incident without directly naming Sreesanth. Sreesanth revealed that he has once again cut ties with Harbhajan and blocked him, accusing the former spinner of profiting from a painful chapter in his life. He a…
Sreesanth dares Harbhajan to ring fight: Have you got the guts?
Sreesanth dares Harbhajan to ring fight: Have you got the guts?
Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has reignited his long-running feud with Harbhajan Singh, issuing an open challenge to the former spinner for an in-ring fight nearly two decades after the infamous IPL 'slapgate' incident. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of continuing to profit from the controversy and challenged him to settle their differences in a boxing-style contest.
The remarks mark the latest chapter in a relationshipthat appeared to have healed over the years,with both former India teammates having publicly moved on from the fallout of the 2008 incident.
The renewed war of words comes after Sreesanth took exception to a recent advertisement featuring Harbhajan, which he believes referenced the infamous slapgate episode. While pointing to an old promotional image of the pair wearing boxing attire and facing off, Sreesanth questioned whether Harbhajan would be willing to face him in an actual fight.
"This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? I am asking him. Do you have the guts to come into the r…
18 Years After 'Slapgate', S Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan Singh to a ...
18 Years After 'Slapgate', S Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan Singh to a ...
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The IPL 2008 ‘slapgate’ incident was a controversial moment whenHarbhajan SinghslappedS Sreesanthafter MI lost to KXIP by one run. However, in the coming years, both players appeared to heal old wounds but now they have reopened. This comes in wake of Harbhajan shooting an ad where the incident is referenced. Sreesanth was shown an old photograph of him and Harbhajan dressed in boxing gear during an interaction withLallantop.
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In response, Sreesanth has challenged Harbhajan to fight in the boxing ring. The former India pacer as asked the legendary spinner to put on the gloves and see if the situation is the same. He issued a direct challenge to settle things in the boxing ring.
"This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? Can you? I am asking him. Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Wearing this same gloves... This is not acting, I am smiling. You are not even smiling, I don't know what you are doing. Let's see. This is an open challenge," he said.
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‘Do you have the guts?’ Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to ring fight
‘Do you have the guts?’ Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to ring fight
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight, reigniting their 2008 'Slapgate' feud. Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the incident and urged him to settle their differences through genuine combat rather than advertisements. The challenge comes after a recent ad featuring Harbhajan reportedly reopened old wounds for Sreesanth.
Explained: Why Harbhajan and Sreesanth are feuding again - Full timeline
Explained: Why Harbhajan and Sreesanth are feuding again - Full timeline
Tensions between Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth have reignited, nearly 18 years after the infamous IPL 2008 slapgate. Sreesanth challenged Harbhajan to a fight, citing a recent advertisement he believes exploits the incident. Despite past reconciliations and apologies, Sreesanth feels the controversy, which deeply affected his family, is being revisited for financial gain, leading him to block the spinner.
'Do You Have Guts?': S. Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan Singh For A ...
'Do You Have Guts?': S. Sreesanth Challenges Harbhajan Singh For A ...
The long-running feud between former India cricketers S. Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh has taken another dramatic turn, with Sreesanth publicly challenging his former teammate to settle their differences inside a boxing ring.
Speaking during a recent interaction with The Lallantop, Sreesanth said he was willing to face Harbhajan in a one-on-one fight and questioned whether the former off-spinner had the courage to accept the challenge. The remarks come amid renewed tensions between the two former India stars, whose relationship has deteriorated following the resurfacing of the infamous IPL "Slapgate" controversy.
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The feud dates back to the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008, when Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth after a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. The incident became one of the most controversial moments in Indian cricket history, leading to Harbhajan's suspension for the remainder of the tournament and disciplinary action from the BCCI.
Although the two cricketers appeared to have move…
S Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh for a ring fight
S Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh for a ring fight
Sreesanth alleged that an advertisement featuring Harbhajan made fun of the slapgate controversy.
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has challenged legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh for a ring fight. The two have been at loggerheads ever since the tweaker slapped the fast bowler during the Indian Premier League. They made peace, but Harbhajan's involvement in an advertisement mocking Sreesanth reignited the feud. He wants to settle the score in a ring.
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Sreesanth reacted to an old image of the two players wearing boxing attire and questioned whether Harbhajan would be willing to face him.
"Do you have the guts to repeat the same scene? Do you have the guts to fight with me in the ring? I am asking Harbhajan Singh. Do you have the guts to come to the ring and wear the same gloves? This is not some acting stuff. I am smiling, and you are not even smiling. I don't know about your whereabouts. This is an open challenge from my side," Sreesanth told Lallantop.
Sreesanth highlighted his involvement in combat sports and urged Bhajji to settle the score in the ring rather than getting involve…
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2×broadly confirmedThe challenge by Sreesanth is connected to the 2008 incident in which Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth.
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Sreesanth accused Harbhajan Singh of profiting from the 2008 incident.
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A recent ad featuring Harbhajan Singh reportedly reopened old wounds for Sreesanth.
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Sreesanth questioned Gautam Gambhir’s role as the Indian cricket team’s coach.
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Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh were teammates in the Indian cricket team that won the ODI World Cup in 2011.
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The relationship between Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh soured in the last few months after footage of the 2008 incident was shared by Lalit Modi.
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“‘Do you have the guts?’”
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“reigniting their 2008 'Slapgate' feud”
→ The challenge by Sreesanth is connected to the 2008 incident in which Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth.
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“Sreesanth vs Harbhajan Singh set for a boxing fight?”
→ Sreesanth challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight.
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“Enough of the commercials. If you’ve got the courage, step into the ring, Bhajji.”
→ Sreesanth challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight.
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“the relationship has soured”
→ The relationship between Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh soured in the last few months after footage of the 2008 incident was shared by Lalit Modi.