Lance Morris suffers another injury shortly after returning to cricket

Australian pace bowler Lance Morris has encountered a new injury just hours after making a comeback to cricket following back surgery and a side strain. He sustained a cut on his left, non-bowling hand during a social event after Western Australia's one-day match against England. The Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) announced that Morris will consult a hand specialist to assess the injury and determine his recovery timeline. Morris had performed well in a warm-up match against England, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs in 10 overs, but his recent injuries have been a significant setback. The 28-year-old has played 26 first-class matches since debuting in October 2020 but is yet to appear in T20Is or Tests for Australia. He described his rehabilitation period as challenging, especially coping with an eight-week side strain phase.