Hugh Morris, Former England Cricketer & Administrator, Dies at 62

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Hugh Morris, Former England Cricketer & Administrator, Dies at 62
- •Hugh Morris, former England cricketer and administrator, passed away at 62 after battling bowel cancer.
- •An opening batter, he played three times for England and helped Glamorgan win the county championship in 1997.
- •Morris amassed 19,785 first-class runs with an average of 40.29 before retiring as a player.
- •He served 16 years at the ECB, including as CEO, and later as CEO for Glamorgan, saving them from financial woes.
- •Glamorgan CEO Dan Cherry lauded Morris's legacy, including Sophia Gardens stadium and the Welsh Fire franchise.
Why It Matters: Cricket mourns Hugh Morris, a dedicated player and administrator who left a lasting legacy.
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