Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on social media that slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 IPL season was a mistake. The incident, which occurred after a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, led to Harbhajan's suspension and an 11-match ban.
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