Happy Birthday, Sreesanth: Take A Look At His Top 5 Controversies And Fights; From Clash With Harbhajan Singh To 'Panga' With Gautam Gambhir

In Legends League Cricket 2022, Sreesanth had a fight with Gautam Gambhir. The onfield spat extended to social media when Sreesanth posted a video, accusing Gambhir of calling him a 'spot fixer'. Gambhir had refused to make a comment on those matters.

Sreesanth's cricket career came to a halt due to his involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, which resulted in a lifetime ban imposed by the BCCI. However, this ban was eventually lifted after legal proceedings, with the Supreme Court removing all sanctions against him. Despite this, Sreesanth was unable to resume playing cricket until this year, when he made a comeback to first-class cricket after a hiatus of nine years. (Image: X)

During India's 2007 tour of England, Sreesanth, provoked by Kevin Pietersen, delivered a dangerous beamer aimed at the batsman, causing alarm. Sreesanth promptly apologized for the delivery, yet numerous experts, including former cricketer and analyst Michael Atherton, argued that he should have faced a one-match ban for such a potentially harmful delivery. Atherton expressed skepticism regarding the incident being accidental, indicating concerns about the intention behind Sreesanth's action. (Image: X)

During the 2008 IPL season, following a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, reports emerged that Harbhajan Singh had purportedly slapped Sreesanth. The emotional reaction from Sreesanth, who was playing for Punjab at the time, was evident as he was seen in tears on the pitch. Despite Harbhajan denying the incident, and no footage capturing the alleged slap, both players eventually reconciled and renewed their friendship. (Image: X)

Sreesanth, known for his cricket career, also ventured into the realm of reality television by joining the popular show Bigg Boss in 2018. During his time on the show, he engaged in numerous arguments with fellow contestants, notably actor Karanvir Bora. Despite initially being friends at the beginning of the season, their relationship soured over time, leading to frequent conflicts and disagreements. However, following the conclusion of the show, they reconciled their differences and restored their friendship. (Image: X)

During the 2005 India tour of South Africa, tensions flared between Indian fast bowler Sreesanth and South African captain Graeme Smith along with their pacer Andre Nel. In a Test match, Nel delivered a bouncer to Sreesanth followed by a lingering stare. Unwilling to back down, Sreesanth responded by smashing Nel for a maximum down the ground and then proceeded to taunt him with a celebratory dance. Despite the confrontation, Nel took it in stride and returned to his bowling run-up with a smile. (Image: X)