David Hemp to return to Glamorgan

Glamorgan County Cricket Club has today confirmed that David Hemp is to rejoin the county on a three-year contract. Hemp, 31, began his career with Glamorgan before leaving to join Warwickshire prior to the 1997 season but after five years with the Bears, where he was Vice Captain, he has decided to return to Wales.

David Hemp said: "I've enjoyed my five years with Warwickshire but when I knew Glamorgan were interested in re-signing me it was just too attractive a proposition for me to turn down. I learned all of my cricket in Wales and I'm looking forward to playing my part in helping the side regain their place in the Championship first division and hopefully pressing for some one-day honours as well. It's a great move for me, a fantastic opportunity, and I can't wait to get started."

Glamorgan Captain Steve James said: "I think David is an outstanding cricketer and I've no doubt his best years are still to come. It's nice to be welcoming him back into the fold and I'm sure he'll have a significant impact. His signing means we can target an overseas bowler to fill the gap left by Steve Watkin's retirement but we'd like to publicly thank Jimmy Maher for his contribution on and off the field last summer. Hopefully there will be the opportunity for Jimmy to return to Glamorgan in the future"