Morris, born in Cardiff in 1963, was a distinguished opening batter who represented England in three Test matches in 1991, including the memorable series against the West Indies. He was also Glamorgan’s youngest-ever captain at just 22, later leading the county to the Sunday League title in 1993 and the County Championship in 1997, where he signed off with a century in the final match.
Beyond his playing career, Morris became one of the most influential administrators in English cricket. As Managing Director of England cricket from 2007 to 2013, he oversaw a golden era that included three consecutive Ashes victories and the ICC World T20 title in 2010. He later served as Glamorgan’s chief executive until his retirement.
Diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022, which later spread to his liver, Morris fought bravely for three years before his passing was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board and Glamorgan Cricket. Tributes have poured in from across the cricketing world, remembering him as both a formidable player and a visionary leader who shaped modern English cricket.
