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Heinrich Klaasen recently shared a fun glimpse into the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team dynamics. In a lighthearted interaction, he playfully trolled Pat Cummins' acting skills while praising Ishan Kishan as the team's best actor, and also highlighted Kishan's careful grooming habits. Klaasen also humorously suggested Adam Zampa as a hairstyle competitor, revealing the team's off-field banter.

Steve Smith is poised to rejoin the Australian Test squad by Sunday for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, following recovery from a finger injury. His return could bolster Australia's batting lineup, which showed vulnerabilities in the first Test. Smith has been progressing well in New York, and his participation hinges on his performance in upcoming net sessions.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy faced a fine of 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's DRS rulings during the first test against Australia. Sammy expressed concerns about consistency after contentious decisions at Kensington Oval. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also penalized 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins.

Australian captain Pat Cummins has backed young batter Sam Konstas despite his inconsistent Test performances. Cummins highlights the importance of patience and faith in emerging players during challenging phases.