HUGH MORRIS has died at the age of 62 after a battle with bowel cancer.
The retired cricket star impressed with the bat for England and Glamorgan during his playing career.
Morris was diagnosed with the disease in January 2022 but was able to return to work later in the year.
He then stepped down as the chief executive for Glamorgan in September 2023.
He spent more time with his family while undergoing treatment.
Glamorgan confirmed his passing on social media with a statement.
A statement read: “Glamorgan County Cricket Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Glamorgan legend, trophy-winning captain and former CEO Hugh Morris MBE.
“Our thoughts are with Hugh’s family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.”
Morris is heralded as a legend at Glamorgan have won a Championship medal and silverware in one-day cricket for the club.
He played 588 times for the club across both one-day and first-class formats.
He captained the club and also played three times for England’s Test team in 1991.
He also took charge of England A for tours of South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka.
Glamorgan’s current chief executive office Dan Cherry paid tribute to the club legend.
He said: “Everyone here at Glamorgan County Cricket Club and further afield are devastated on hearing the awful news about Hugh.
“The last few years have been extremely difficult for him and his family, but we were pleased to see Hugh several times during the 2025 season here at Sophia Gardens.
“I know that the fact that our Men’s team won promotion to the First Division of the Rothesay County Championship, and our Women’s team began their existence by reaching the final of their 50-overs competition put a smile on Hugh’s face as he was undergoing a difficult course of treatment.
“Hugh holds a very special place in the history of Glamorgan Cricket as well as in the hearts of the club’s supporters for his efforts, both on and off the field.
“He was a man of great energy and a true gentleman, whilst his achievements will live long in the club’s record books and I doubt if any batter in any county team will ever surpass Hugh’s seasonal record of 2,276 first-class runs.
“As a player and administrator, Hugh led from the front and fearlessly fended off whatever thunderbolts opposing bowlers sent in his direction.
“He inspired us with his actions, whether with the bat in hand or leading us in the field, besides helping to save the cash-stricken club when foreclosure seemed a possibility and finally inspiring all he met while bravely undergoing prolonged and challenging treatment.
“Hugh leaves us with an outstanding legacy, not least a Stadium here at Sophia Gardens of international calibre – a far cry indeed from the ground when he first played for Glamorgan as a teenager – plus a Welsh Fire franchise poised for even greater success in the cricketing landscape of the 2020s and beyond.
“The club, Welsh cricket and the game as a whole has lost a great player, a tireless administrator, and a fine human being of great dignity and integrity.
“Our thoughts and prayers at this tragic time are with his wife Debbie, their twin daughters Bethan and Emily, plus Hugh’s many friends from across the world of sport and former colleagues throughout the cricketing world.”
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