New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Former England opening batter and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Hugh Morris passed away at the age of 62 after a lengthy cancer battle on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The Cardiff-born cricketer became the Welsh county's youngest ever captain at age 22 before returning to the role later in his career, where he led them to the Sunday League title in 1993, their first trophy in 24 years.

An opening batter, Morris made his Test debut for England against the West Indies at the Birmingham Test in July 1991. He played his final Test match against Sri Lanka at iconic Lord's in August 1991.

Overall, he just played three Test matches and six innings, scoring 115 runs at an average of 19.16.

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