Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan to ring fight over past feud
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
S Sreesanth has publicly challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight, reigniting their feud stemming from the 2008 IPL 'Slapgate' incident. During an appearance on Lallantop, Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the controversy through advertisements and urged him to settle their differences in the ring. Sreesanth's remarks followed the release of a new advertisement featuring Harbhajan, which he claims reopened old wounds. This challenge marks the first time Sreesanth has publicly addressed the ongoing tension since the incident, which led to Harbhajan's suspension in 2008. The call to the ring comes as Sreesanth is involved with the Bear Knuckle Fight League.
- •Sreesanth threw an open challenge to Harbhajan Singh.
- •The challenge is linked to the 2008 'Slapgate' incident.
- •Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the controversy.
- •He is currently involved with the Bear Knuckle Fight League.
- •Sreesanth claims an ad featuring Harbhajan reopened old wounds.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Harbhajan Singh posts cryptic video after Sreesanth's 'Do you have the guts?' challenge - WATCH
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Do you have the guts?’ Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to ring fight as Slapgate feud reignites
"Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has issued a public challenge to Harbhajan Singh, inviting him to a boxing match to settle their long-standing differences stemming from the 2008 IPL 'Slapgate' incident. Sreesanth expressed his displeasure over Harbhajan's involvement in an advertisement inspired by the event. Harbhajan responded cryptically on social media, suggesting "empty vessels make the most noise."
"Former India pacer S Sreesanth has challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight, reigniting their 2008 'Slapgate' feud. Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the incident and urged him to settle their differences through genuine combat rather than advertisements. The challenge comes after a recent ad featuring Harbhajan reportedly reopened old wounds for Sreesanth.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:00 AMHarbhajan Singh posts cryptic video after Sreesanth's 'Do you have the guts?' challenge - WATCH
Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has issued a public challenge to Harbhajan Singh, inviting him to a boxing match to settle their long-standing differences stemming from the 2008 IPL 'Slapgate' incident. Sreesanth expressed his displeasure over Harbhajan's involvement in an advertisement inspired by the event. Harbhajan responded cryptically on social media, suggesting "empty vessels make the most noise."
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:51 PM‘Do you have the guts?’ Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to ring fight as Slapgate feud reignites
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight, reigniting their 2008 'Slapgate' feud. Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the incident and urged him to settle their differences through genuine combat rather than advertisements. The challenge comes after a recent ad featuring Harbhajan reportedly reopened old wounds for Sreesanth.
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