Klaasen has scored 414 runs in 9 games for SRH this IPL 2026 season.
Klaasen, who is known for being fiercely protective of his personal space and family time, has lately walked away from international cricket duties to focus on his life outside of the game following his retirement from the international stage.
In a video shared on social media, the South African cricketer was noticeably agitated, sternly requesting the individual to cease recording and respect his privacy before the issue deteriorated further. He was heard plainly warning the fan not to record his family.
“Listen to me very carefully. Don’t do it, OK. I said to you, no, please leave. Thank you very much, but don’t take a photo,” Klaasen was heard telling the fan.
He then raises his tone further as the fan continues to record with the camera facing down, “If I turn around and you take a photo of me and my family, I promise you we’ll be on the floor. OK, just turn around and walk away, please.”
As the dispute develops and the fan steps away from him while keeping his camera on, Klaasen reinforces his stance more aggressively. He says, “Oh, listen to me very carefully. Stop it. OK. I said to you, no photos. This is my family. OK. So put your camera away.”
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with Klaasen getting huge support over the non-consensual filming of him and his family. They criticized the country's fan base for failing to understand the concept of limits and privacy, particularly when players spend private time with their families.
On the field for SRH, Klaasen has been in terrific form with 414 runs in 9 games at an average of 59.14 and a strike rate of 157.41.