# Irfan Pathan recalls Sangakkara slamming India for cheating in 2005 Test 2026-08-13T00:29:01+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Irfan Pathan has recalled a heated exchange with Kumar Sangakkara during a Test match in Delhi in 2005. The Sri Lankan team was unhappy after umpires replaced the ball during their innings. Sangakkara, the most vocal, accused India of cheating and questioned their upbringing when Pathan came out to bat. Pathan, who scored 93 opening the innings, said he retaliated. He added that both players apologised when they became teammates at Kings XI Punjab in the first IPL season in 2008. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: 2005 test, India vs Sri Lanka, ipl 2008, Irfan Pathan, kumar sangakkara, sledging Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/irfan-pathan-recalls-sangakkara-slamming-india-for-cheating-in-2005-test/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/irfan-pathan-recalls-sangakkara-slamming-india-for-cheating-in-2005-test/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.