Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive, has died at the age of 62.
He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2022 and, having returned to work later that year, he left his role as Glamorgan chief executive in September 2023 to spend time with his family as he underwent treatment.
A prolific opening batter, Morris had two spells as Glamorgan captain and led the county to the Sunday League title in 1993.
He also won three full England caps and captained England A on tours of South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka.
After retiring, the Welshman spent 16 years in various senior roles at the ECB.
As chief executive, he oversaw a highly successful period for the England men’s Test team, who won three consecutive Ashes series.
Morris returned to Wales as Glamorgan’s chief executive and spent nine years at his home county, helping reduce debts and ensuring Sophia Gardens was the home of a Hundred franchise with Welsh Fire based at the Cardiff ground.
