Australia’s young fast-bowler Lance Morris has elected to undergo pars stabilisation surgery in Christchurch, sidelining him for nearly 12 months. This procedure, involving a titanium cable to fuse his lumbar spine, mirrors that undertaken last year by teammate Cameron Green India TV NewsESPN.
At 27, Morris was emerging as a potent pace option for Australia, capable of hitting speeds above 150 kph. Despite flashes of brilliance—including an ODI debut and standout performances in first-class cricket—persistent back stress injuries have disrupted his progress ESPNESPN.com. Cricket Australia confirms that this surgical step is seen as the most logical path to realize his full potential for Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, and national duty India TV News.
With key bowlers like Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood approaching the latter stages of their careers, Morris’s long-term recovery and return will be vital to sustaining Australia’s fast-bowling depth ESPNThe Hans India.
