Lalit Modi Rekindles 'Slapgate' Fire:

The infamous 'Slapgate' incident from the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been thrust back into the spotlight, not by a new revelation, but by a seemingly innocuous social media post from none other than former IPL chairman, Lalit Modi. What began as a nostalgic look back at the league's formative years quickly spiralled into a fresh controversy, drawing sharp reactions and reigniting old wounds.

Modi, known for his penchant for stirring discussions, recently shared an old video clip featuring the notorious moment when then-Mumbai Indians player Harbhajan Singh slapped Rajasthan Royals bowler Sreesanth after a match in the 2008 IPL.

The clip, seemingly part of a series reflecting on the IPL's dramatic beginnings, was posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account. While Modi might have intended it as a trip down memory lane, it struck a profoundly different chord with those directly affected.

Sreesanth's wife, Bhuvaneswari Kumari, was quick to express her utter dismay and anger at the resurfacing of the painful memory.

Taking to social media herself, she lambasted Modi's decision to share the clip, accusing him of disrespecting her husband and their family. In a strongly worded statement, she conveyed her deep disappointment, stating, .