Dalrymple appointed Glamorgan captain

Glamorgan have appointed Jamie Dalrymple as their new captain, succeeding David Hemp who was released at the end of the summer.

"It is a great honour to be given the opportunity to captain a club with enormous enthusiasm and potential and such passionate supporters," Dalrymple said. He joined Glamorgan from Middlesex at the start of 2008, signing a three-year deal, and led the side twice during the summer.

"Jamie was signed to Glamorgan due to his experience and strong character which are both key qualities for a captain," Matthew Maynard, Glamorgan's cricket manager, said. "Having given Jamie the opportunity to lead the team in Southend during the season, it became overwhelmingly clear that he was the obvious choice for captain should Hemp not continue at the club."

"I am absolutely delighted that Jamie has taken up the opportunity to captain the team," Paul Russell, Glamorgan's chairman, said. "Jamie is a great asset to Glamorgan and personally I am hugely optimistic about the experience and leadership qualities he will bring to us."