Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds said 'sorry to each other', hugged and started crying: MI player narrates 2011 story | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Thursday
July 24, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025
Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds said 'sorry to each other', hugged and started crying: MI player narrates 2011 story

Sports

Hindustan Times
16 May, 2022, 01:50 pm
Last modified: 16 May, 2022, 01:55 pm

Related News

  • India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh
  • Harbhajan urges Kirsten to step down as Pakistan head coach
  • 'What was he drinking before speaking such nonsense?': Harbhajan goes ballistic at Inzamam over 'conversion' claim
  • If it had been a 10-match series, Australia would have lost 10-0: Harbhajan
  • From Shane Warne to Pele - the sports stars we lost in 2022

Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds said 'sorry to each other', hugged and started crying: MI player narrates 2011 story

"I think we were in Mohali for a match against Kings XI Punjab. We had an invite for a private party and it was one memorable night we had. Everyone was in high spirits and suddenly Harbhajan and Symonds both were seen hugging each other tightly and sobbing."

Hindustan Times
16 May, 2022, 01:50 pm
Last modified: 16 May, 2022, 01:55 pm
Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds said 'sorry to each other', hugged and started crying: MI player narrates 2011 story

Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds go back a long way. A lot was written and said about the infamous 'Monkeygate' episode, in which Harbhajan and Symonds were the central characters during India's tour to Australia in 2008 but not so much light was thrown on how the two cricketers forgot everything and became good friends later on. Symonds' stint with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) played a huge role in it. 

Hours after Symonds died due to a car accident, a former Mumbai Indians player recollected a poignant incident during that 2011 season where both Harbhajan and the former Australia all-rounder let their hair down for the first time. The player said Harbhajan and Symonds hugged each other and also said 'sorry'.

"I think we were in Mohali for a match against Kings XI Punjab. We had an invite for a private party and it was one memorable night we had. Everyone was in high spirits and suddenly Harbhajan and Symonds both were seen hugging each other tightly and sobbing."

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

"It was a sight and both were so emotional, saying "sorry" to each other. It seemed as if both wanted to get rid of the burden that was there on their chest," the player told news agency PTI.

After representing the Deccan Chargers for three years, Symonds moved to the Mumbai Indians in 2011.

"While Bhajji and Symmo played against each other at the international level and in IPL but everyone was sceptical as to how they would adjust with such a history between them."When he was about to touch base with MI, everyone thought how we would need to handle him but he was an absolute delight around the group," the former MI player said.

In fact, Harbhajan was captaining MI in Champions League T20 that year and whenever the team was fielding, Symonds would refer to Harbhajan as "sir". "Sir, where do you want me to stand?" he would ask politely.

Post 2011, Harbhajan and Symonds' paths again crossed during the 2015 World Cup. While the tournament was being played in Australia, Harbhajan and Symonds did spend considerable time in Delhi for a private channel as both were roped in as experts. They in fact sat together and analysed India's semi-final against Australia at Sydney.

Cricket

Andrew Symonds / Harbhajan Singh

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • BB asks female staff to wear 'modest' attire, discourages short-sleeved or length dresses, leggings
    BB asks female staff to wear 'modest' attire, discourages short-sleeved or length dresses, leggings
  • Representational image. Photo: Collected
    US yet to confirm third-round talks as tariff deadline looms
  • Govt amends public service rules further, adding appeal rights, forced retirement
    Govt amends public service rules further, adding appeal rights, forced retirement

MOST VIEWED

  • Photo: Collected
    Bangladeshi man jailed for life in UK for murdering wife in front of their baby
  • Ctg port authority halts contractor recruitment for Kamalapur ICD operations for two months
    Ctg port authority halts contractor recruitment for Kamalapur ICD operations for two months
  • Fire at Cosmo School in Mirpur on 23 July 2025. Photo: TBS
    Fire breaks out at Cosmo School in Mirpur following generator explosion
  • Representational image. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
    Debate arises as edu adviser says postponed HSC exams of 22 and 24 July will be held on same day
  • The Government Seal of Bangladesh
    Govt mulls allowing trade unions with 20 workers, industry leaders warn of disorder
  • Photo: CA Press Wing
    Stronger stance needed on maintaining law and order: Political parties to CA

Related News

  • India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh
  • Harbhajan urges Kirsten to step down as Pakistan head coach
  • 'What was he drinking before speaking such nonsense?': Harbhajan goes ballistic at Inzamam over 'conversion' claim
  • If it had been a 10-match series, Australia would have lost 10-0: Harbhajan
  • From Shane Warne to Pele - the sports stars we lost in 2022

Features

Photo: Collected

24 July: More than 1400 arrested, 3 missing coordinators found

1d | Panorama
Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Aggrieved nation left with questions as citizens rally to help at burn institute

1d | Panorama
Photo: TBS

Mourning turns into outrage as Milestone students seek truth and justice

1d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Uttara, Jatrabari, Savar and more: The killing fields that ran red with July martyrs’ blood

2d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

ISPR reports 31 dead, official tally 29

ISPR reports 31 dead, official tally 29

2h | TBS Today
13 political parties meet with chief advisor; urge to announce election date

13 political parties meet with chief advisor; urge to announce election date

3h | TBS Today
Bangladesh and Pakistan unite to fight drugs

Bangladesh and Pakistan unite to fight drugs

3h | TBS Today
Case Study of Milestone Tragedy

Case Study of Milestone Tragedy

4h | TBS Today
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net