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8 SourcesMohali, India
thebalanced.newsSreesanth Criticises Harbhajan Over Commercial Use of 2008 IPL Slapgate Incident
Former India pacer S. Sreesanth has publicly criticised Harbhajan Singh for profiting from their 2008 IPL 'slapgate' incident through a recent advertisement reportedly earning around Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Sreesanth expressed disappointment over the commercialisation of the episode, stating he forgave Harbhajan but would never forget the incident. He also blocked Harbhajan on Instagram after being asked to promote the ad, marking a permanent break in their relationship nearly two decades after the controversy.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
38%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily presents perspectives from former cricketers Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh, focusing on their personal and professional conflict without political framing. Coverage centers on sports and personal relations, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations. The sources maintain a neutral stance, reporting statements and reactions related to the IPL controversy and its recent commercial revival.
Sentiment — Neutral (38/100)
The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining elements of disappointment and criticism from Sreesanth with factual recounting of past events. While Sreesanth's remarks convey frustration and a sense of betrayal, the coverage remains measured, avoiding sensationalism. The sentiment reflects the resurfacing of an old controversy with emotional undertones but without overt negativity or praise.
How 8 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 25 Apr, 02:41 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday25 Apr, 02:41 amSreesanth says Harbhajan made Rs 1 crore from IPL slapgate ad, blocks him on Insta
- 2indiatvnews25 Apr, 04:23 amSreesanth blocks Harbhajan Singh on Instagram after latter made advertisement on infamous slapgate saga
- 3news1825 Apr, 04:37 amSreesanth Slams Harbhajan For Making Money Off IPL Slap Controversy: 'Forgive But I'll Never Forget'
- 4hindustantimes25 Apr, 04:54 am'He made INR 1 crore': Sreesanth cuts all ties with Harbhajan, 'blocks' him on Instagram after slapgate takes fresh turn
- 5zeenews25 Apr, 05:53 amSreesanth drops bombshell: Harbhajan Singh made Rs 1,00,00,000 by slapping me again in Ad, blocks him forever - IPL Slapgate Controversy
- 6freepressjournal25 Apr, 05:55 amEx-Indian Pacer S. Sreesanth Alleges Former AAP Leader Harbhajan Singh Earned 1 Crore From IPL 'Slapgate' Controversy
- 7indianexpress25 Apr, 06:00 amSreesanth says "he will forgive Harbhajan Singh, but never forget the incident (slapgate)
- 8english25 Apr, 06:10 am'He Made Around Rs 1 Crore Off It': Sreesanth's Explosive Claim On Harbhajan Singh IPL Slap Row
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest6/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Mohali, India
- Sources analysed
- 8
- Last analysed
- 25 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- S. SreesanthHarbhajan SinghIndian rupeeCroreIndiaPunjab KingsLakhFast bowlingMumbai IndiansOff spinLalit ModiInstagram
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