Who Is Lance Morris? Here's All You Need To Know About Tearaway Aussie Quick Set For Test Debut vs India

13.02.2023 - 19:02 sports.ndtv.com

Uncapped Australia pacer Lance Morris, fresh from being the season's leading wicket-taker in the Sheffield Shield, believes he has the "best chance" to make his debut in the opening Test against India in Nagpur on February 9.

The 24-year-old tearaway pacer, who has the ability to rack up deliveries at 150-plus kmph, has been included in Australia's 18-member squad for the first two Tests of the four-match marquee Border-Gavaskar series. "I'm going to do everything I can to be as ready as possible," the West Australian was quoted saying by Fox Sports.

With Australia's quickest bowler Mitchell Starc unavailable for the opening Test of the series, Morris has a strong chance to wear the Baggy Green.

Morris has been Starc's understudy and was in Australia's Test squad during their recent series win over South Africa. "If we're talking honestly, that's probably my best chance of playing over there.

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