Luckless Test hopeful Morris continues horror injury run at party

Lance Morris, an Australian Test hopeful, has suffered another injury to his non-bowling left hand during a party. This adds to his troubled injury history, as the 28-year-old has only made 26 appearances in the Shield since making his first-class debut in 2020. Morris is scheduled to consult a hand specialist to assess the full extent of his injury, with no projected timeline for his return to playing.

Recent reports suggest Morris was injured at a social gathering following Western Australia's one-day match against England. The injury follows a spinal surgery Morris underwent last year, an operation that was hoped to revitalize his cricket career. Despite some promising performances, such as his recent figures of 3-29 off 10 overs in a Test match, Morris has struggled to maintain consistency, only playing three Test matches since late 2022.

His previous hopes for a Test debut appear to be fading, as Australia seeks alternative pace bowling options as their current stars, such as Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins, reach their late 30s.