Who is Lance Morris - the express bowler with Shaun Tait-like speed?

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Australia have handed a shock call-up to uncapped speedster Lance Morris for the day-night second Test against the West Indies.

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Morris plays First Class cricket for Western Australia and is touted as one of the fastest bowlers in the country.

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Morris has been drafted into the 15-man Australia squad with doubts lingering over skipper Pat Cummins' availability due to a quad injury.

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Morris consistently clocks speed in excess of 150 kmph and can touch the 155 kmph mark as well.

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The 24-year-old Morris enjoyed a fantastic Sheffield Shield season. He bagged 27 wickets at an average of 18.40.

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Morris has bagged 59 wickets in 18 First Class matches, five wickets in as many List-A games and three wickets in 12 T20s.

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For his menacing pace, Morris is also called the 'Wild Thing' in Australian cricket.

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Five years ago, Morris made headlines by troubling England batters with his bouncers during a practice match.

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