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An old video of cricketer Harbhajan Singh recounting his side of the infamous “Monkeygate” scandal has resurfaced on social media, quickly going viral. In the video, Harbhajan is seen explaining his heated exchange with Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds during a 2008 test match, which led to one of cricket’s most controversial moments.
Harbhajan recalls the moment, saying, “I said ‘Teri Maa Ki…’ in frustration, and it got misunderstood by the Australians as a racial slur.” The misunderstanding sparked a major international incident, with accusations of racism leveled against Harbhajan, which he has always denied. The Indian cricket board stood by him at the time, but the episode remains a stain on the sport’s history.
The resurfacing of this video has reignited debates on the infamous saga, with fans once again divided over who was in the right. While many Indians continue to support Harbhajan, the controversy is remembered as a low point in cricket’s rich history of Indo-Australian rivalry.
