WA quick Lance 'Wild Thing' Morris hopes to be even faster after surgery
After years of back issues, cricketer Lance Morris is finally fit and firing, and the Western Australian is keen to put his name in the frame for a Test call up once again.
It has been more than a year since Lance Morris underwent surgery in a bid to salvage his cricket career. For three years prior, the Western Australian fast bowler battled to secure regular game time as he dealt with a spinal fracture. Morris mentioned that he was required to undergo MRI scans every six weeks and experienced occasional worsening symptoms after intense matches.
The constant fear of his condition worsening was frustrating for him. Lance Morris was first selected for the Australian Test squad in late 2022 after an impressive start to the Sheffield Shield season. However, his career has been plagued by injuries since then, with only three ODIs, six Sheffield Shield matches, and 22 Big Bash League games played.
Ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season, Morris decided to undergo pars stabilisation surgery following a line in the sand moment. He hopes to regain his previous pace and secure a spot in the Australian Test squad. Morris has looked to other players who have undergone similar procedures, such as Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, who have returned to Test cricket at the same or even better speed.
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