'I am human, not God!': After 17 years, Harbhajan issues fresh apology for slapping Sreesanth

In the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth after a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, triggering the infamous 'slapgate' controversy. The incident left Sreesanth in tears, and in the video footage, Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara can be seen comforting the weeping Sreesanth. Harbhajan, who was Mumbai Indians' captain at the time, was banned for the remainder of the season. Seventeen years later, Harbhajan issued a fresh apology after a fan shared the incident on X (formerly Twitter). Reposting the video, he wrote, "This wasn't right bhai. It was my mistake. Shouldn't have done this. But galti hui insaan hu, Bhagwaan nahi. (I am also a human, not God)." Both players reconciled long ago and are now on good terms.

'Pooran is the best in T20 format!'

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has put a tag of the best T20 player on Nicholas Pooran in the present scenario following his impeccable dominance that assisted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in breaching Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) fortress in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Pooran has ignited the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league with his sheer blitzkrieg with the bat. With his explosive 70(26), he was the backbone of Lucknow's successful 191-run chase as the Super Giants sealed a 5-wicket win in Hyderabad.

Impressed with Pooran's consistent swashbuckling displays in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league, Harbhajan classified the Caribbean batter as the best T20 format player.

"Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format. Period!" Harbhajan wrote on X.

The 29-year-old began his campaign by slamming 75 from 30 deliveries against Delhi Capitals, even though his valiant effort went in vain, courtesy of Ashutosh Sharma's heroism. Pooran couldn't salvage a victory for his side as DC escaped with a narrow one-wicket win in Vizag. (With inputs from Agencies)