Following the public release of the “slapgate” video by Lalit Modi, which shows Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth during an IPL match in 2008, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has shared his reaction. He expressed his regret for the incident, reiterating his apology for his actions, while also raising concerns about the video’s public availability.
Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Harbhajan stated, “The way the video has been leaked, it’s wrong. It shouldn’t have happened. They might have a selfish motive behind it. Something that happened 18 years ago, people have forgotten, and they are reminding people about it.” He added, “I feel bad for whatever happened. We were playing, and everyone had things going on in their mind. Mistakes happened, and we do feel ashamed about it.” Furthermore, Harbhajan mentioned, “Yes, the video has gone viral. It was an unfortunate incident, and I have said on many occasions that I made a mistake. Humans make mistakes, and I did one too. I have requested Lord Ganesh to forgive me if I make a mistake again. Mistakes happen.”