Ex-England cricketer and former ECB chief dies at 62 | Cricket News
Glamorgan Cricket Club has announced the passing of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62. Morris, a talented opening batsman, earned three Test caps for England in 1991 and later captained Glamorgan to the Sunday League title in 1993. After retiring from playing, he moved into cricket administration, holding several senior positions at the ECB.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He became England’s first managing director in 2007, a role he held until 2013. During his tenure, the men’s team achieved the number one spot in Test rankings, won three Ashes series, and lifted the 2010 T20 World Cup.Also Watch:
Returning to south Wales in 2013, Morris served as Glamorgan’s chief executive for nine years, shaping the county’s cricketing landscape and leaving a lasting impact on the club. Diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2022, Morris stepped down from his role at Glamorgan in September 2023 to focus on treatment and spend time with his family. Dan Cherry, who succeeded Morris as Glamorgan chief, paid tribute to his predecessor, saying, “Everyone here at Glamorgan County Cricket Club and further afield are devastated on hearing the awful news about Hugh. As a player and administrator, Hugh led from the front. He leaves us with an outstanding legacy.” Morris is remembered both for his achievements on the field and his transformative influence off it, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in English and Welsh cricket.
