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Lance Morris: Age, Stats, Back Surgery and BBL16 Status

Lance Morris is an Australian right-arm fast bowler known for high pace and the nickname Wild Thing. Born in Busselton on 28 March 1998, he was 28 on 1 September 2026. Morris has played three ODIs, taken 87 first-class wickets and claimed 40 wickets in 35 Big Bash matches. His current story is a measured comeback from lumbar surgery: Western Australia and Perth Scorchers list him for 2026/27 and BBL|16, but no dependable official update reviewed at this cutoff confirms a competitive return date.

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Right-handedRight-arm fast bowlerBorn 28 March 1998

Current squadPerth ScorchersBig Bash League and Australian domestic cricket · BBL|16 and Western Australia 2026/27 contract status

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Full nameLance Richard Thomas Morris

Age28As of 1 September 2026

Date of birth28 March 1998Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Batting styleRight-handed

Bowling styleRight-arm fast

Career overview

Lance Morris cricket career

Born 28 March 1998 in Busselton; age 28 on 1 September 2026.

Right-handed batter and right-arm fast bowler.

Three ODIs and four wickets for Australia through 10 November 2024.

Career snapshot: 87 first-class wickets and 22 List A wickets through 10 January 2026.

Official Big Bash record: 40 wickets from 35 matches, including best figures of 5/24.

Contracted to Western Australia for 2026/27 and Perth Scorchers for BBL|16 while returning from back surgery.

Career story

Lance Morris career and playing journey

Who is Lance Morris?

Lance Morris is an Australian fast bowler who has represented Australia in one-day internationals, Western Australia in domestic cricket and Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. His main cricketing asset is pace: Cricket Australia has described him as capable of exceeding 150 kilometres per hour.

The speed explains the Wild Thing nickname, but it is only one part of the record. Morris earned national attention by taking wickets in the Sheffield Shield, then improved his Big Bash output and reached the ODI side. Injuries have interrupted that progression, so his current status needs to separate contracts, rehabilitation and actual match appearances.

Lance Morris's age, full name and birthplace

Lance Richard Thomas Morris was born on 28 March 1998 in Busselton, Western Australia. He was 28 years old on 1 September 2026 and will turn 29 on 28 March 2027.

Cricket Australia's player directory and the Perth Scorchers profile match the same date of birth, player ID, bowling role and Western Australian career. That exact identity is important because search results can confuse names, abbreviated scorecards and unrelated people without a full-name check.

What is Lance Morris's playing role?

Morris is a specialist right-arm fast bowler who bats right-handed. He is selected to create pressure through speed, bounce and attacking lengths rather than for a major batting contribution.

A specialist label does not mean a single tactical job. In first-class cricket he can attack with a new ball or an older ball, while Big Bash spells may be split across the powerplay, middle overs and closing stages. Workload and fitness can also change how long and how often he bowls.

From Dunsborough to Perth cricket

Morris grew up in Western Australia's south-west and moved to Perth in 2016 to pursue cricket more seriously. Cricket Australia's biography connects his pathway with Dunsborough, Premier Cricket club Scarborough and a Western Australia rookie contract.

That journey matters because it was not a direct leap from school cricket to Australia. Premier Cricket exposed his pace to stronger batters and state selectors, while Western Australia's system gave him time to turn raw speed into a repeatable first-class skill.

The Wild Thing nickname

Morris became known as Wild Thing because of his speed and aggressive fast-bowling style. The nickname increased public attention as he moved into Western Australia's Shield side and Australian Test squads.

It should not replace the cricket analysis. Pace can unsettle batters, but control, fitness and repeatable spells decide whether a fast bowler stays effective. Morris's best domestic seasons combined speed with wicket-taking; his setbacks show the physical cost that can accompany the same high-intensity skill.

Big Bash debut with Melbourne Stars

Morris made his Big Bash debut for Melbourne Stars on 10 January 2020. He spent two seasons with the Stars before moving home to Perth Scorchers ahead of BBL|11.

The Stars spell is part of his 35-match overall Big Bash record. It should not be erased when discussing his Scorchers career, but team-specific achievements must remain separate: later titles and most of his wickets came after the move to Perth.

Joining Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers signed Morris before BBL|11, bringing the Western Australian quick into his home-state franchise. He played six matches in that first Scorchers season and five more in BBL|12.

Perth won the title in both seasons. Morris was part of those championship squads and played during each campaign, but a team trophy is not an individual bowling award. His own contribution is better shown through appearances, wickets and specific spells.

Western Australia first-class debut

Morris made his first-class debut for Western Australia against South Australia in October 2020. He entered a strong state pace group and gradually earned a larger role across the Sheffield Shield.

The early matches created the platform for the 2022/23 breakthrough. First-class development is rarely linear for an express bowler: selection depends on conditions, team balance and managed workloads as well as form.

The 5/36 that opened the 2022/23 Shield season

Morris took 5/36 against New South Wales at the WACA Ground in October 2022. He averaged speeds up to 144 kilometres per hour across 18 overs as Western Australia dismissed New South Wales for 180.

It was his second first-class five-wicket haul and an answer to a practical selection question: he could sustain pace through a substantial red-ball spell, not merely produce a few fast deliveries. The performance launched his strongest first half of a Shield season.

Twenty-seven wickets in five Shield matches

Morris took 27 wickets from five matches in the 2022/23 Sheffield Shield at an average of 18.40 and a strike rate of 33.1. Cricket Australia's season team placed him in its attack despite his limited number of games because his impact was so high.

Those figures explain the Test-squad call-up more clearly than pace alone. They also need a season label: 27 is not his complete first-class total, and the five-match sample should not be presented as a career average.

Australian Domestic Player of the Year

Morris won the men's Domestic Player of the Year award in 2023. The award, voted through the Australian cricket system, recognised the domestic performances that carried him into the national conversation.

An award records how a completed period was judged; it does not guarantee an international debut or permanent contract. Morris still had to compete with Australia's established fast bowlers and then manage injuries that affected his availability.

Western Australia's back-to-back Shield titles

Morris represented Western Australia during the state's 2021/22 and 2022/23 Sheffield Shield championship campaigns. He took two wickets in the 2022 final against Victoria and was a major wicket-taker during the following title defence.

The two seasons had different individual stories. In 2021/22 he contributed during a campaign that ended a 23-year Shield drought; in 2022/23 his early-season wickets drove national selection before squad duties reduced his state appearances.

Why Australia selected him in Test squads

Australia added Morris to the Test squad in December 2022 after his Shield surge. He remained around the group for the South Africa series and toured India in early 2023 without making a Test debut.

Squad membership is valuable experience, but it is not a cap. Morris's Test record remains zero matches. Keeping that distinction prevents a common profile error in which touring, training or acting as injury cover is converted into an appearance.

The first back stress setback

A routine scan after the 2022/23 season identified a stress-related issue in Morris's back. It kept him out of the World Test Championship final and Ashes calculations and interrupted a period when his selection case was strongest.

He later returned to bowling and re-entered Australian squad discussions, but the episode established a recurring career theme. Fast-bowling recovery cannot be measured only by the absence of pain; workloads, scan findings and the ability to repeat high-speed spells all matter.

Lance Morris's ODI debut

Morris made his ODI debut against West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 2 February 2024. Australia handed him ODI cap number 245 in a new-look pace attack.

He finished the debut wicketless, conceding 59 runs, while Australia won comfortably. A debut result and an individual spell can tell different stories. The match established his international status, but his first wickets came later in the series.

First international wickets and 2/13

Morris took his first international wickets in the third ODI against West Indies at Canberra on 6 February 2024. He returned 2/13 from 4.3 overs as West Indies were dismissed for 86.

The spell included the breakthrough dismissal that opened his wicket account, but it also ended early when he suffered a side strain. The same match therefore contains both a career best and another availability setback.

The third ODI against Pakistan

Morris's third ODI came against Pakistan in Perth on 10 November 2024. He took 2/24, moving his career record to four wickets from three matches.

Through that match he had bowled 123 balls, conceded 96 runs and recorded an average of 24.00, economy of 4.68 and strike rate of 30.75. He was not named in Australia's 31 August 2026 ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa, so the three-match total remained unchanged at this cutoff.

Lance Morris's current ODI statistics

Through 10 November 2024, Morris had played three ODIs and taken four wickets with best figures of 2/13. His other two wickets came in the Perth ODI against Pakistan.

These are international one-day figures, not his full List A record. ODIs are included inside List A cricket, so adding four ODI wickets to 22 List A wickets would double-count them.

A career-best BBL|14 season

Morris took 15 wickets from eight matches for Perth Scorchers in BBL|14 at an average of 16.86. He finished level on 15 wickets with several bowlers near the top of the competition list.

The season showed progress beyond raw pace. Morris had already taken 13 wickets in BBL|13, including 5/24 against Adelaide Strikers; the next campaign added consistency across fewer matches even though Perth finished fifth.

The 5/24 against Adelaide Strikers

Morris's best Big Bash figures are 5/24, recorded for Perth Scorchers against Adelaide Strikers in BBL|13. It remains his only five-wicket haul in the competition through the current 35-match snapshot.

A five-wicket return is a standout innings, not his typical spell. The wider BBL row—40 wickets at 22.95 and an economy rate of 8.28—shows the balance between wicket-taking and the scoring pressure faced by an express bowler.

Lance Morris's Big Bash career statistics

The official Scorchers record lists 35 Big Bash matches, 40 wickets, 918 runs conceded and best figures of 5/24. He has bowled 110.5 overs, with an average of 22.95 and strike rate of 16.63.

His batting contribution is small: three runs from five innings. That is not missing data; it reflects a specialist number-eleven role. The fielding row records seven catches.

The 2025 lumbar injury

Morris developed lower-back soreness during an Australian squad session in Darwin in August 2025. Investigation found a lumbar bone stress injury, and he chose pars stabilisation surgery with a stated minimum recovery period of 12 months.

The decision ruled him out of the 2025/26 domestic summer and BBL|15. It also provides the boundary for current claims: being named on later contract lists is encouraging, but it does not prove that rehabilitation has finished or that medical staff have cleared him for a match.

Why surgery changed the comeback timeline

The surgery was intended as a long-term solution after repeated back problems. Cricket Australia described the initial recovery as at least 12 months, which placed the earliest broad window around late August 2026 rather than guaranteeing a date.

Recovery estimates are not fixtures. A fast bowler must rebuild general strength, bowling volume and high-speed intensity before selection. Unless the player, team or governing body confirms clearance, a profile should say comeback trail rather than returned.

Cricket Australia contract status for 2026/27

Morris was left off Cricket Australia's central contract list for 2026/27 after three seasons on the national list. Selectors said he remained on the comeback trail from a major operation.

Losing a central contract does not mean international retirement or permanent exclusion. It shifts his formal contract base back to Western Australia while leaving open the possibility of later selection if fitness and performance support it.

Lance Morris records

Lance Morris career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

ODI career through 10 November 20243matches

Batting

Innings: 1
Runs: 0
High score: 0
Average: 0.00
Strike rate: 0.00
Not outs: 0
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 3
Wickets: 4
Best bowling: 2/13
Average: 24.00
Economy: 4.68
Strike rate: 30.75
Balls: 123
Catches / stumpings: 1
5w / 10w: 0/0

First-class career through 10 January 202626matches

Batting

Innings: 24
Runs: 45
High score: 14*
Average: 3.75
Strike rate: 21.32
Not outs: 12
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 45
Wickets: 87
Best bowling: 5/26
Average: 24.75
Economy: 3.42
Strike rate: 43.38
Balls: 3,774
Catches / stumpings: 7
5w / 10w: 3/0

List A career through 10 January 202614matches

Batting

Innings: 7
Runs: 15
High score: 12
Average: 3.75
Strike rate: 39.47
Not outs: 3
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 14
Wickets: 22
Best bowling: 4/64
Average: 24.04
Economy: 5.35
Strike rate: 26.95
Balls: 593
Catches / stumpings: 5
5w / 10w: 0/0

Big Bash career through BBL|1435matches

Batting

Innings: 5
Runs: 3
High score: 2
Average: 1.00
Strike rate: 27.27
Not outs: 2
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 35
Wickets: 40
Best bowling: 5/24
Average: 22.95
Economy: 8.28
Strike rate: 16.63
Balls: 665
Catches / stumpings: 7
5w / 10w: 1/0

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

Big Bash

Debut

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, 10 January 2020

Last listed match

Perth Scorchers in BBL|14; missed BBL|15 through injury

First-class

Debut

Western Australia v South Australia, October 2020

Last listed match

26-match record through 10 January 2026

List A

Debut

Western Australia v Tasmania, 8 April 2021

Last listed match

14-match record through 10 January 2026

ODI

Debut

Australia v West Indies, Melbourne, 2 February 2024

Last listed match

Australia v Pakistan, Perth, 10 November 2024

Current status

Debut

Lumbar surgery after August 2025 injury

Last listed match

WA 2026/27 and Perth Scorchers BBL|16 contract lists

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Won the 2023 Australian Domestic Player of the Year award.
Took 27 wickets from five Sheffield Shield matches in 2022/23.
Recorded ODI best figures of 2/13 against West Indies in February 2024.
Took 15 wickets from eight matches in BBL|14.
Has 40 Big Bash wickets with best figures of 5/24.
Part of consecutive Perth Scorchers and Western Australia title campaigns.
Contracted to Western Australia for 2026/27 and Perth Scorchers for BBL|16.

Reader questions

Lance Morris FAQ

How old is Lance Morris?

Lance Morris was born on 28 March 1998 and was 28 years old on 1 September 2026.

What is Lance Morris's full name?

His full name is Lance Richard Thomas Morris.

How fast does Lance Morris bowl?

Cricket Australia has reported that Morris can exceed 150 kilometres per hour, although speed varies by spell, conditions and stage of rehabilitation.

How many ODIs has Lance Morris played?

He had played three ODIs for Australia through 10 November 2024, taking four wickets.

What are Lance Morris's best ODI figures?

His best ODI bowling figures are 2/13 against West Indies at Canberra on 6 February 2024.

How many Big Bash wickets has Lance Morris taken?

The official Perth Scorchers record lists 40 wickets from 35 Big Bash matches through BBL|14.

Why did Lance Morris miss BBL|15?

He missed BBL|15 while recovering from pars stabilisation surgery for a lumbar bone stress injury found in August 2025.

Will Lance Morris play in BBL|16?

He is contracted to Perth Scorchers for BBL|16, but no official update reviewed by 1 September 2026 confirmed his exact return match or guaranteed selection.

Which domestic team does Lance Morris play for?

Western Australia included Morris in its men's contract list for the 2026/27 season.

What is Lance Morris's net worth?

No audited or dependable public source reviewed for this profile establishes a reliable current net-worth figure.

Conclusion

Lance Morris built his reputation through genuine wicket-taking: 27 wickets in five Shield matches, a domestic player-of-the-year award, an ODI best of 2/13 and 40 Big Bash wickets. His pace opened the door to Australian Test squads, while his three ODIs remain the only international caps in the completed record.

The next chapter depends on recovery rather than reputation. Western Australia and Perth Scorchers have retained Morris for 2026/27 and BBL|16 after his 2025 back surgery, but the 1 September 2026 evidence does not establish a return fixture. A confirmed team sheet and completed bowling spell will be the meaningful proof that the Wild Thing is back.