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Lance Morris to Undergo Back Surgery in New Zealand, Ruled Out of Australian Summer

The pacer has chosen Christchurch pars stabilisation, reflecting a broader shift toward surgical management of fast‑bowling back injuries.

Australia's Lance Morris will be sidelined for 12 months due to back surgery
Lance Morris is set for a long stint on the sidelines.
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Overview

  • Morris withdrew from Australia’s ODI squad against South Africa with lower‑back soreness and returned to Perth for assessment.
  • He will have pars stabilisation in Christchurch with surgeon Rowan Schouten, a procedure that stabilises vertebrae using screws and titanium wire.
  • The 27-year-old said the operation is the best path to realising his potential and he aims to work through recovery before returning when ready.
  • Cricket Australia coverage indicated formal confirmation was expected, as Morris follows a route taken by Cameron Green, James Pattinson and Jason Behrendorff, among others.
  • The news comes as South Africa have already clinched the ODI series, with Josh Inglis noting the team’s challenge in adjusting from T20 to the longer 50‑over format.