Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson Manage Their Injuries

The Australian all-rounder, Jhye Richardson, who has now been declared ‘‘ fit and firing’’ by George Bailey, was another player who had his season dampened by injuries, including a side strain during the BBL. Morris and Richardson have been awarded central contracts from Cricket Australia this year, which shows the board’s faith in them.

In this regard, the selectors’ primary purpose is to develop these players for the long run, and, therefore, they provide strategic management for their rehabilitation and playing time. That would prepare them for major future competitive matches, be it domestic games, internationals, or the Australia A.

Lance Morris: Overcoming Setbacks

A fast bowler from Western Australia, Lance Morris, has a back injury. It is the same issue he confronted after the 2022–23 season. This injury sidelined him during the winter and prevented him from making the Ashes tour. Morris, who made his ODI bow last year, has also developed side strain and a hot spot on his back and, hence, could not be part of the tour to Scotland and England.

 ‘Lance is getting along fine and is keen to get back on the cricket,’ comments national selector George Bailey. ‘We want him to be better for the long term and not hurry him up and make him worse or even re-injure himself.’

 Jhye Richardson: Toned and Ready

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Bailey said Jhye Richardson is now ‘fit and firing.’ Richardson came to the Delhi Capitals team for a couple of games during the IPL 2024 after suffering from a side strain in the BBL. His last international game for Australia was in mid-2022 against Sri Lanka. Both Morris and Richardson received central contracts from Cricket Australia earlier this year.