Sanju Samson breaks beef with Heinrich Klaasen after CSK vs SRH debacle

Sanju Samson has ended his beef with Heinrich Klaasen after the CSK and SRH stars clashed during the encounter in Chepauk. Samson and Klaasen engaged in a war of words after the former managed to bowl the SRH batsman who was taking the game away from the hosts.

As Heinrich Klaasen walked off the field, television cameras appeared to catch Sanju Samson’s hot moment. The keeper stayed close to Klaasen after the call-off was completed and appeared to stare for a few moments as the shot flew away.

The exchange did not end there, with Klaasen seemingly giving Samson a sharp reply before leaving the ground in frustration. Instead of stopping near the Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout at the boundary line, the South African headed straight for the dressing room, clearly unhappy with the manner of his dismissal.

Now, Samson has posted an Instagram story showing the two men laughing. He said that while they will have plenty of battles on the field, his respect for the man remains the same off it.

“Things happen on the field, but much love and respect to this gem of a person off it,” Samson said on his Instagram story. (Credit: Sanju Samson Instagram)

HOW DID CLASSEN REACT?

Klaasen was quick to react to the story from Samson and echoed the same sentiments towards the CSK star. Klaasen said there were no problems between the two and he is looking forward to the next battle between them on the field.

“Lots of love and respect to you dude. I always enjoy watching you play. Keep doing what you want. We’re all good. Looking forward to our next battle,” Klaasen said on his Instagram. (Credit: Heinrich Klaasen Instagram)

It is worth noting that Klaasen and Samson were teammates in the IPL as early as during their stint with Rajasthan Royals in 2018.

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20 May 2026 16:19 IST