Harbhajan Singh posts cryptic video after Sreesanth's 'Do you have the guts?' challenge - WATCH
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NEW DELHI: Former India pacer S Sreesanth has once again stirred controversy with strong remarks aimed at some of his former teammates, including Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir.
Sreesanth, who was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams, spoke openly during an interview with Lallantop. One of the main talking points was his long-running history with former India spinner Harbhajan.
The two were involved in the infamous IPL 'Slapgate' controversy in 2008 when Harbhajan, then playing for Mumbai Indians, slapped Sreesanth after a match against Kings XI Punjab.
Over the years, it appeared that the two had moved on from the incident.
However, Sreesanth recently expressed his displeasure over Harbhajan featuring in an advertisement that was inspired by the episode.
During the interview, Sreesanth was shown an old photograph of himself and Harbhajan wearing boxing gloves. Looking at the picture, he issued a direct challenge.
"This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? Can you? I am asking him. Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Wearing these same gloves... This is not acting, I am smiling. You are not even smiling, I don't know what you are doing. Let's see. This is an open challenge," Sreesanth said, looking at the camera.
A day later, Harbhajan shared a cryptic video on Instagram with the caption, "Khali bartaan hi to awaaz karte hain (empty vessels make the most noise)."
In the video, Harbhajan said, "Kisine bohot khub kaha hai ki karne do jo log bakwaas karte hain, hamesha khali bartaan hi to awaaz karte hain."
While Harbhajan did not mention Sreesanth by name, many social media users linked the post to the former pacer's comments.
Sreesanth continued his criticism during the interview and once again invited Harbhajan to settle matters in a boxing ring.
"I challenge you, Bhajji. If you have this much of a problem with the slap incident and me, and you earn this much... let me earn too. Come into the ring. I am calling you from my heart. If we have some self-respect, let's not do ads and all that. In a genuine way, for all the Malayalis and all the Sardars, please come. I am waiting," he said.
Sreesanth, who was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams, spoke openly during an interview with Lallantop. One of the main talking points was his long-running history with former India spinner Harbhajan.
The two were involved in the infamous IPL 'Slapgate' controversy in 2008 when Harbhajan, then playing for Mumbai Indians, slapped Sreesanth after a match against Kings XI Punjab.
Over the years, it appeared that the two had moved on from the incident.
However, Sreesanth recently expressed his displeasure over Harbhajan featuring in an advertisement that was inspired by the episode.
During the interview, Sreesanth was shown an old photograph of himself and Harbhajan wearing boxing gloves. Looking at the picture, he issued a direct challenge.
"This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? Can you? I am asking him. Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Wearing these same gloves... This is not acting, I am smiling. You are not even smiling, I don't know what you are doing. Let's see. This is an open challenge," Sreesanth said, looking at the camera.
A day later, Harbhajan shared a cryptic video on Instagram with the caption, "Khali bartaan hi to awaaz karte hain (empty vessels make the most noise)."
In the video, Harbhajan said, "Kisine bohot khub kaha hai ki karne do jo log bakwaas karte hain, hamesha khali bartaan hi to awaaz karte hain."
While Harbhajan did not mention Sreesanth by name, many social media users linked the post to the former pacer's comments.
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Sreesanth continued his criticism during the interview and once again invited Harbhajan to settle matters in a boxing ring.
"I challenge you, Bhajji. If you have this much of a problem with the slap incident and me, and you earn this much... let me earn too. Come into the ring. I am calling you from my heart. If we have some self-respect, let's not do ads and all that. In a genuine way, for all the Malayalis and all the Sardars, please come. I am waiting," he said.