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WA skipper calls for ‘patience’ with express pair

Ashton Turner says it will take time for Lance Morris to build up to the physical demands of bowling really fast again…

By Marcus Beeck · Cricket Australia

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:00 AM

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WA captain Ashton Turner has urged patience regarding fast bowlers Lance Morris and Mahli Beardman.
Morris is playing his first match in 20 months after recovering from back surgery and a side strain.
Both Morris and Beardman were selected to lead Western Australia's bowling attack against England at the WACA.

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Western Australia captain Ashton Turner has urged patience with fast bowlers Lance Morris and Mahli Beardman as they return from injuries. Both pacers are spearheading Western Australia's attack against England in a 50-over tour match at the WACA Ground ahead of Australia's upcoming white-ball series.

Morris is making his return after a 20-month absence caused by spinal surgery and a side strain, while 21-year-old Beardman has been included in Australia's upcoming ODI and T20 squads. Turner emphasized that developing extreme pace takes time and noted that Morris' best form may still be 12 to 24 months away.

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WA skipper calls for ‘patience’ with express pair

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