With three votes more than Soper, Morgan said he was "delighted" to be nominated as the new head of the ECB.
"Whilst I recognise that the result of the ballot has yet to be endorsed by
the 39 members of the ECB, I am nevertheless delighted to have received the
backing of the FCF (First Class Forum).
"Michael Soper has clearly gained a significant amount
of support, and it will be important for the Board to embrace some of his
ideas, especially about the further popularisation of cricket. If my
nomination is endorsed, I look forward to working with Michael and others to
build on the very positive foundations for the game that have been laid
during Ian MacLaurin's tenure of office."
Morgan's nomination will now be submitted for ratification at a meeting of all 39 members of the ECB - 18 first-class counties, 20 minor counties and the MCC - early next month.
