Chris Gayle comments on potential boxing match between Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Former India pace bowler Sreesanth recently shared his experience meeting Chris Gayle at the Kerala Cricket League in Thiruvananthapuram. During an exhibition session at the Greenfield Stadium, Sreesanth mimicked the bowling action of former teammate Harbhajan Singh while bowling to Gayle. Sreesanth claims that Gayle expressed interest in a proposed boxing match between the two former Indian players and indicated he would support him during such an event. The feud between the pair stems from a 2008 incident and has resurfaced recently following social media activity and a commercial advertisement featuring Harbhajan Singh. Despite the public challenge issued by Sreesanth, no confirmed plans for an actual boxing bout exist between the two parties. Gayle has not publicly corroborated the comments attributed to him by Sreesanth regarding his alignment in the matter.
- •Sreesanth and Chris Gayle participated in an exhibition event at the Kerala Cricket League.
- •Sreesanth mimicked the bowling action of Harbhajan Singh during the session.
- •Sreesanth claims Chris Gayle stated he would support him in a proposed boxing match.
- •The rift between Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh dates back to an incident in 2008.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Gayle seemingly picks his side in 'proposed' Sreesanth vs Harbhajan Singh boxing match during Kerala visit
"Chris Gayle seems to have chosen to be in Sreesanth's corner if a boxing match were to actually happen between the ex-pacer and his former Indian teammate Harbhajan Singh.
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