THE STORY
On April 25, 2008, during the inaugural Indian Premier League season, Mumbai Indians' captain Harbhajan Singh slapped Kings XI Punjab's S. Sreesanth after a match in Mohali. The altercation occurred during the post-match handshake, with Sreesanth reportedly offering 'hard luck' to Singh. The incident was witnessed by other players and stadium staff but was not directly captured on the live broadcast feed at the time. (cricjudge.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Harbhajan Singh, Sreesanth
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident marked one of the first major controversies in the IPL, leading to Harbhajan Singh's suspension for the remainder of the 2008 season. (skysports.com)