India’s Harbhajan Singh, former Australian cricket bete noir, is taking a diplomatic approach these days to his former foes.
at a special event put on by the Centre for Australia-India Relations to preview this summer’s Test series. also getting in the spirit of sport-infused diplomacy at the event.
Seasoned fans will recall his lead role in the Monkeygate saga of 2008, in which the spinner’s alleged racial abuse of the late Australian all-rounderWhen Singh was banned for three matches for allegedly calling Symonds a monkey, India threatened to pull out of the tour. His ban was later revoked on appeal, and despite breathless media commentary in both countries, tensions eventually simmered down.
As for the Turbanator, he’s now spun his way into politics. But if that doesn’t work out – he hasn’t even been campaigning during India’s ongoing elections – maybe a career in diplomacy beckons.But it’s a better story for those on the management side of things.
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