Michael Clarke Slammed Brutally for Sharing an Old Slapgate Video from IPL 2008

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Robin Uthappa got furious at Michael Clarke and Lalit Modi for showing insensitive and self-centered behaviour. Clarke and Modi shared controversial footage from IPL 2008, where Sreesanth was slapped by Harbhajan Singh. The former Indian cricketer slammed them both for performing such a shameful act, emphasizing that the mistakes don’t need to be highlighted repeatedly.

IPL Slapgate Video Shared by Michael Clarke

The intention behind the release of this controversial video from IPL 2008 is not yet known, but many people have condemned both Michael Clarke and Lalit Modi for displaying a lack of empathy. This incident from IPL 2008 is one of the most controversial events in the league’s history.

A quick recall of the incident. During the 2008 IPL match between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians, Harbhajan got into a heated argument with Sreesanth, slapping him in front of everyone at a post-match handshake. 

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It was evident that Harbhajan was angry at Sreesanth for taking crucial wickets and displaying aggression on the field. The former cricket administrator has also been gathering negative comments for getting involved in this act as an Indian.

After this incident, the former Indian spinner was banned for 11 consecutive IPL and 5 ODI matches. He was even threatened with being permanently suspended from appearing in any cricket format. As a result, Harbhajan was seen expressing regret over his actions on several occasions.


What Was Robin Uthappa’s Response?

Robin Uthappa was also in the Mumbai squad for the IPL match that caused the viral controversy. The former Indian cricketer has slammed Michael Clark for reviving this incident. Uthappa also compared it to keeping controversial moments in Australian cricket secret to protect players' dignity.

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In an angry voice, he said, “That whole slapgate thing that happened in the IPL. What the f*** man? How does someone get away with stuff like that? ”

He also questioned him, "Do you think you have the right to make the video public and put both players in the same mental state after 20 years?"

To sum up, Robin Uthappa has sharply condemned Lalit Modi and Michael Clarke for publicizing the controversial IPL 2008 footage. He also blamed the fact that there were hidden motives to attract more views in doing so.