"Born in Cardiff in 1963, Morris became Glamorgan's youngest ever captain at the age of 22 before returning to the role later in his career, leading them to the Sunday League title in 1993, their first trophy in 24 years. The recipient of three Test caps in 1991, when he was unable to make much of an impression as he averaged 19.16, Morris also led England A on tours to South Africa, the West Indies and Sri Lanka."
"Morris ended his 17-year playing career which yielded 19,785 first-class runs at an average of 40.29 in 1997, signing off by winning the County Championship with Glamorgan. He then took on several off-field roles with the England and Wales Cricket Board. After a stint as deputy and acting chief executive, Morris served as England's first managing director from 2007 to 2013. His successful tenure included the men's team reaching No 1 in the Test rankings, winning three Ashes series and the 2010 T20 World Cup."
"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, not least a stadium here at Sophia Gardens of international calibre. A far cry from the ground when he first played for Glamorgan as a teenager."
Hugh Morris was a Welsh cricketer born in Cardiff in 1963 who became Glamorgan's youngest captain at 22 and later led them to the 1993 Sunday League title. He earned three Test caps for England in 1991 and captained England A on tours to South Africa, the West Indies and Sri Lanka. Morris scored 19,785 first-class runs at 40.29 over a 17-year career, retiring in 1997 after winning the County Championship with Glamorgan. He served in senior roles at the England and Wales Cricket Board, including England's first managing director (2007–2013), and returned as Glamorgan chief executive from 2013 until 2022. He died after bowel cancer spread to his liver.
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