The Ballpark Brawl: When Sledging Goes Too Far Irfan Pathan's revelation about his 2005 Test match exchange with Kumar Sangakkara is a stark reminder that even in high stakes international cricket, emotions can run wild and words can have lasting consequences.
The incident began over a dispute about the ball used during play, escalated into personal sledging before being put behind them as they became friends.
The confrontation highlights the fine line between competitive banter and outright hostility on the pitch.