LONDON: Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62 on Sunday.&nbsp;Morris won three Test caps for England in 1991 as an opening batsman and also led Glamorgan to the Sunday League title two years later as captain.&nbsp;After his playing career came to an end, Morris went on to hold a series of senior positions at the ECB.&nbsp;Following a stint as deputy and acting chief executive, he served as England&#39;s first managing director from 2007 to 2013, during which time the men&#39;s team reached number one in the Test rankings, won three Ashes series and the 2010 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Morris returned to south Wales in 2013 and enjoyed nine years as Glamorgan chief executive.&nbsp;He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2022 and left his role at the Welsh county in September 2023 to spend time with his family as he underwent treatment.&nbsp;&quot;Everyone here at Glamorgan County Cricket Club and further afield are devastated on hearing the awful news about Hugh,&quot; said Dan Cherry, who succeeded Morris as Glamorgan chief.&nbsp;&quot;As a player and administrator, Hugh led from the front. He leaves us with an outstanding legacy.&quot;

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Hugh Morris, former England batsman and ECB chief, has died at 62. He led England to top Test rankings and later served nine years as Glamorgan CEO, leaving a strong legacy in cricket.

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Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62

Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62