Eighteen years after the event, the controversial ‘Slapgate’ incident from the 2008 Indian Premier League is back in the spotlight. Previously unseen video footage of the altercation between Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth has been released. The incident, which involved a physical confrontation on the field, has been a topic of discussion for years. The footage was captured by a private security camera and made public by former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. Modi explained the long wait before making the footage public. The release follows Harbhajan Singh’s public apology regarding the incident. The surfacing of the ‘Slapgate’ video revisits a crucial moment in the history of the IPL, reminding viewers of the passion and controversies that helped define the league’s formative years. The incident underscores the human element within the sport, beyond the records and successes.
