‘We’re all good’: Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaasen share heartfelt posts after fiery on-field exchange

Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaassen NEW DELHI: A day after they got into a spat during the high-voltage IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaasen were quick to settle the dispute with warm messages to each other on social media.The two players were involved in a heated on-field exchange during SRH’s successful chase in Chepauk on Monday night, but their posts a day later painted a very different picture. Sharing a photo with Klaasen on social media, Samson wrote: “Things happen on the pitch but off the pitch there is a lot of love and respect for this gem of a man.”Klaasen soon responded by reposting the image with his own message: “Lots of love and respect to you mate. Always enjoy watching you play. Keep up the good work. We’re all good. Looking forward to our next battle.”The exchange quickly won fans online, with many praising both cricketers for showing mutual respect despite the emotional confrontation during the game.

Social Network Exchange by Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaasen

What happened during the clash?The incident took place in the 15th over of SRH’s chase when CSK spinner Noor Ahmad bowled Klaasen with a sharp stumping.Bowling from the outside off stump, Noor tempted Klaasen to step up and fire inside out. The ball spun, beat the outside edge and Samson responded immediately behind the stumps to shake off the bails before Klaasen could pull his leg back into the crease.Samson’s lightning fast work has drawn comparisons with former CSK captain MS Dhoni. Klaasen, who looked dangerous with a quickfire 47 off 26 balls containing six fours and two sixes, looked visibly frustrated after his dismissal.On his way back, Klaasen exchanged words with Samson near the pitch and even turned around again as he headed for the dugout. Samson responded as tensions briefly escalated before Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad and the umpire intervened to calm the two players down.Despite Klaasen’s dismissal, SRH completed a five-wicket victory to book their place in the play-offs alongside Gujarat Titans.