Western Australia fast bowler Lance Morris is facing a month away from cricket following surgery on his left hand. The injury happened after he slipped and cut himself on glass during his engagement party at his parents’ home last Saturday night.
The accident came shortly after Morris made a promising comeback to professional cricket. He had been out for 18 months due to back surgery but marked his return by taking 3 for 29 from 10 overs, which included two maidens, against England’s ODI side. His performance was highlighted by the dismissals of Tom Banton and Joe Root with impressive pace and bounce.
“Lance successfully underwent surgery to repair a cut to his non-bowling [left] hand,” confirmed WA high performance manager Kade Harvey. “We expect Lance will start bowling again next week, aiming to participate in approximately four weeks.”
Morris was momentarily sidelined by a side strain prior to the current season, but he was poised for a strong return, set to play against Victoria in the upcoming One-Day Cup.
George Bailey, Australia’s chair of selectors, shared his enthusiasm prior to the injury’s announcement, saying, “Just excited and happy to see Lance back playing. I think particularly with that latest setback before the season started, it just felt like he needed a bit of luck. It was brilliant to see him perform on Saturday against England.”
Morris now targets a recovery that will hopefully see him fit in time for the start of the Big Bash League in mid-December.
