Some memories in cricket are unforgettable, and one such moment is from IPL 2008. Sreesanth was seen crying on live TV after being slapped by Harbhajan Singh. Almost 18 years later, the incident continues to stir conversations.
Lalit Modi’s Shocking Revelation: Unseen Footage of the Incident
Recently, former IPL boss Lalit Modi added fuel to the fire by claiming he has unseen video footage of that fateful moment. The incident took place during a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali.
The Controversial Moment After the Match
The match had concluded with Punjab’s victory. As players walked off the field, shaking hands, Harbhajan, who was captaining Mumbai Indians, suddenly lost his temper. While reports later suggested that Sreesanth’s remarks might have provoked Harbhajan, the complete truth behind the incident was never fully revealed.
What the world witnessed was Sreesanth in tears, consoled by his teammates. The punishment was swift: Harbhajan was banned for 11 matches, fined, and publicly reprimanded by the BCCI.
Lalit Modi’s Security Camera Footage
In a recent interview on Michael Clarke’s podcast, Lalit Modi revealed that one of his security cameras captured the exact moment of the slap. “Bhajji just looked at Sreesanth, said something, and gave him a backhander,” Modi explained. He also admitted that he had held onto the footage for 18 years.
Why Reveal the Footage Now?
Both Harbhajan and Sreesanth have moved on from the incident. Harbhajan is busy with commentary and politics, while Sreesanth is involved in punditry and cricket discussions. Despite this, fans are still curious: why reveal the video now? And will the footage ever be made public?
IPL’s Darkest Moment: Part of Cricket Folklore
The incident remains a key part of IPL folklore. Though it occurred in the league’s inaugural season, it continues to be talked about as though it happened yesterday. With Lalit Modi’s new revelation, this unforgettable moment in IPL history is once again in the spotlight.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Harbhajan slapping Sreesanth in a <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#IPL</a> match, video out after 17 years <a href=”https://t.co/MwpwW3BFug”>pic.twitter.com/MwpwW3BFug</a></p>— Aryan (@chinchat09) <a href=”https://twitter.com/chinchat09/status/1961453020597911727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
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