Morris was born in Cardiff in 1963 and was associated with Glamorgan and Welsh cricket from an early age. Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021, which later spread to his liver, Morris remained involved in the game as long as his health allowed. He stepped down as CEO of Glamorgan in September 2023 to focus on treatment and family, after continuing to work through much of his illness.
Morris made his first-class debut for Glamorgan at the age of just 17, while still a student at Blundell’s School in Devon, where he had already made headlines by breaking batting records. He went on to enjoy a 17-season career with Glamorgan, scoring 19,785 first-class runs at an average of over 40. He captained the county twice and guided them to their first major silverware in 24 years with the Sunday League title in 1993.
In 1997 Glamorgan won the County Championship in his presence. Morris played a crucial role in particular that season, scoring a century in the final match against Somerset. He retired later that year, having equaled the club record of 52 first-class centuries. Meanwhile, Morris was represented England in three Tests during the summer of 1991, including two against a strong West Indian team. He also captained England A and Young England on trips abroad.
After retiring from playing, Morris moved into administration. He served at the England and Wales Cricket Board for 16 years and became CEO in 2007. His tenure coincided with one of England’s most successful periods in Test cricket, including three successive Ashes series wins and the 2010 World T20 triumph. He resigned in 2013, a day after England completed a 3–0 Ashes whitewash.
He later returned to Glamorgan as CEO at a time when the club was experiencing serious financial difficulties. Under his leadership the club was stabilized and returned to profit. He was also instrumental in securing Sophia Gardens as the home of Welsh Fire in The Hundred. His contributions were formally recognized with an MBE in 2022, and in 2024 he was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.
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