A long-held secret has been revealed with the release of previously unseen footage of the infamous ‘Slapgate’ incident from the inaugural 2008 Indian Premier League season. The video captures the moment Harbhajan Singh, then leading the Mumbai Indians, slapped S Sreesanth on the field during a match against Kings XI Punjab. The footage, obtained from a private security camera, was made public by former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. Modi cited his reasons for the long delay in the release of the footage. This release follows Harbhajan Singh’s public reflections and apologies regarding the incident. The incident remains a prominent memory from the IPL’s early years, highlighting the intense emotions that often characterized the matches. The ‘Slapgate’ video is a reminder of the human element within cricket, alongside the competitive spirit and achievements.
